Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V289000 Reported June 21, 2005

Chassis cross member welds

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · N/A · 496 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V289000
Manufacturer Campaign
50615
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
496
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 21, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause the cross-member to become dislodged, creating a road hazard if the fifth wheel travel trailer is in motion, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Lippert components, in conjunction with fleetwood, will inspect the cross-members for missing welds, repair the welds if necessary, and add additional support to the affected area. owners may contact lippert directly at 1-866-524-7821 to make arrangements to have this inspection and repair performed. the recall began on august 4, 2005.

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 05V289000 or campaign 50615.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V289000

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

What is recall 05V289000?

NHTSA recall 05V289000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on June 21, 2005. It addresses: Chassis cross member welds. The recall affects approximately 496 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 05V289000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50615. 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.