💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V352📅 Jul 20, 2004

2003–2004 Fleetwood Bounder & 2003–2004 Fleetwood Fiesta + 9 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.

💥 The risk

The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

NHTSA campaign: 04V352000
Manufacturer recall #: 40715
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Vehicles affected: 8,969
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone: 1-800-322-8216
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Aug 23, 2004
Built: Nov 1, 2002 – Mar 23, 2004
Recall started by: MFR
Notes: Fleetwood recall no. 40715.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Fleetwood Bounder: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Fiesta: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Flair: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Jamboree: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Jamboree GT: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Pace Arrow: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Southwind: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Storm: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Terra: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Tioga: 2003, 2004

Fleetwood Tioga SL: 2003, 2004

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V352 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V352?

2003–2004 Fleetwood Bounder & 2003–2004 Fleetwood Fiesta + 9 more. 8,969 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fleetwood dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-8216.