Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V437000 Reported November 4, 2003

Fleetwood/wheel lug nut torque

Q: What is recall 03V437000?

NHTSA recall 03V437000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on November 4, 2003. It addresses: Fleetwood/wheel lug nut torque. The recall affects approximately 4,933 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · N/A · 4,933 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V437000

Manufacturer Campaign

31028

Manufacturer

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,933

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 4, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers, the owner manuals either do not contain the wheel lug nut torque information or contain incorrect wheel lug nut torque information for the optional "aluminum wheel"

Safety Consequence

Vehicle operation without the proper torque applied to the wheel lug nuts could result in the lug nuts becoming loose and a wheel separation that could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a label and insert to be added to the owner's manual. if the vehicle has the "aluminum wheel" option, owners are requested to bring their vehicle into a dealer to have the wheel lug nuts torqued to the proper specifications. owner notification began november 26, 2003. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V437000 or campaign 31028.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V437000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V437000?

NHTSA recall 03V437000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on November 4, 2003. It addresses: Fleetwood/wheel lug nut torque. The recall affects approximately 4,933 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V437000 or the manufacturer campaign number 31028. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.