Recall campaign81V051000
Recall 81V051000: 1981 Fleetwood Prowler and 1 other model
Trailer hitches
- Report received
- Apr 13, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Fleetwood ent., inc.
- Potentially affected
- 189vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect coupler and reweld, if necessary, without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Fleetwood Prowler0 complaints
- 1981 Fleetwood Wilderness0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.