Recall 81V-051: 1981 Fleetwood Prowler, 1981 Fleetwood Wilderness
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 13, 1981, covering about 189 vehicles.
The problem
On some travel trailers, the welds on the trailer couplers may be defective or insufficient. Should the coupler detach from trailer while towing, the trailer would be secured to the towing vehicle only by its safety chains.
The fix
Dealer will inspect coupler and reweld, if necessary, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: equipment; ball coupler to trailer tongue welds.consequences of defect: if driver experiences loss of control of vehiclebecause of the coupling failure or if complete detachment of the traileroccurs, an accident could result.note: prior to repairs, drivers are advised to drive slowly and only withcarefully secured safety chains, and use minimum tension on the equilizer hitchspring bars.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 81V051000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 81V-051?
On some travel trailers, the welds on the trailer couplers may be defective or insufficient. Should the coupler detach from trailer while towing, the trailer would be secured to the towing vehicle only by its safety chains.
How is recall 81V-051 fixed?
Dealer will inspect coupler and reweld, if necessary, without charge.
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.