2005 Weekend Warrior FKProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Weekend Warrior FK, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Weekend Warrior FK has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting30
Structure20
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Weekend Warrior FK recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 05V-444 · Oct 4, 2005 · 13,447 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT THIS LIGHTING, AND PARTICULARLY, DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WHILE THE TRAILER IS PARKED, OTHER VEHICLES MAY NOT SEE A TRAILER, THEREBY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Weekend Warrior.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other FK year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FK median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FK owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WEEKEND WARRIOR FK1900. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V444000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER, BUT…
Complaint 10243315 · Sep 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WEEKEND WARRIOR SK1900. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V444000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). WHEN HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE SERVICED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE COMPANY WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. NO OTHER COMPANY IS HONORING…
Complaint 10240068 · Aug 28, 2008 · 12,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WEEKEND WARRIOR FK19. THE DEALER (CAMPING WORLD) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE 'S FRAME NEEDED MORE SUPPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO THE LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR JULY 2, 2008, BUT THE DEALER…
Complaint 10232479 · Jun 27, 2008

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