Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V055000 Reported February 23, 2006

Entry step

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Equipment · 1,236 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V055000
Manufacturer Campaign
60220
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,236
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 23, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.

Safety Consequence

This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. 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 06V055000 or campaign 60220.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V055000

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

What is recall 06V055000?

NHTSA recall 06V055000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on February 23, 2006. It addresses: Entry step. The recall affects approximately 1,236 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 06V055000 or the manufacturer campaign number 60220. 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.