Recall 03V-480: 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX LSV

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2003, covering about 209 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-480
Report date
Nov 13, 2003
Vehicles affected
209
Owners notified
Nov 21, 2003

The problem

On certain travel trailers, the standard loft bed did not include the safety travel pins, travel straps, operational loft bed conversion instruction label, and the 90-pound type gas struts.

The risk

This could result in a person or object being hit with the loft bunk.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and install safety travel pins, travel straps, an operational loft bed conversion instruction label, and replace the two lockable type 30-pound bed gas struts with 90-pound type gas struts. Owner notification began during november 2003. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

Notes

Fleetwood recall no. 31106.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V480000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Fleetwood Gear BOX LSV2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-480?

On certain travel trailers, the standard loft bed did not include the safety travel pins, travel straps, operational loft bed conversion instruction label, and the 90-pound type gas struts.

How is recall 03V-480 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and install safety travel pins, travel straps, an operational loft bed conversion instruction label, and replace the two lockable type 30-pound bed gas struts with 90-pound type gas struts. Owner notification began during november 2003. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.