Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V166000 Reported April 25, 2005

Pneumatic line pinched/fluid leak

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Steering · 729 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V166000
Manufacturer Campaign
50415
Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
729
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 25, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain class a motor homes, a pneumatic line can become pinched between the hydraulic filter and a compartment door strut. the chaffing caused by opening and closing of the compartment door can cause the filter to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

This loss of hydraulic fluid causes the power steering feature to not function. this can result in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged lines and relocate the affected hydraulic lines free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-435-7345.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V166000 or campaign 50415.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V166000

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

What is recall 05V166000?

NHTSA recall 05V166000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on April 25, 2005. It addresses: Pneumatic line pinched/fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 729 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50415. 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.