Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V278000 Reported June 14, 2005

Certification label gawr

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Equipment · 476 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V278000
Manufacturer Campaign
50606
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
476
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 14, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain class c motor homes built on chevrolet chassis fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag was printed with the incorrect rear gross axle weight rating (gawr) and incorrect cargo carrying capacity tag.

Safety Consequence

Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Fleetwood will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. if an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on september 2, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

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 05V278000 or campaign 50606.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V278000

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

What is recall 05V278000?

NHTSA recall 05V278000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on June 14, 2005. It addresses: Certification label gawr. The recall affects approximately 476 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V278000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50606. 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.