Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V003000 Reported January 6, 1997

Fleetwood/bumper

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Structure · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 6, 1997

Defect Summary

The rear bumper mounting brackets have been improperly installed. the mounting holes were cut oversized and can allow the mounting bolts to pull through the brackets on the chassis.

Safety Consequence

This condition can allow the bumper to loosen and fall off the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair these trailers.

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 97V003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V003000

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

What is recall 97V003000?

NHTSA recall 97V003000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on January 6, 1997. It addresses: Fleetwood/bumper. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.