Safety Recall NHTSA · 71V079000 Reported May 13, 1971

Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Latches/locks/linkages · 205 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
71V079000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
205
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 1971

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 71V079000 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 71V079000

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

What is recall 71V079000?

NHTSA recall 71V079000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on May 13, 1971. It addresses: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks. The recall affects approximately 205 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 71V079000 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.