Fleetwood Recall Information
  Last Updated  February, 2010

 


JANUARY 2010 - Fleetwood is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Fiesta and Terra 34B Class A motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification." The certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank's capacity are incorrect. This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Fleetwood will mail correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor home to any Fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2010.  10V-004

DECEMBER 2009 - Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Jamboree Sport and Tioga Ranger 25G Class C motorhomes manufactured between April 20 and December 7, 2009. The LPG supply line routed through the rear wheel well may come in contact with the chassis spring assembly causing damage to the LPG supply line. The damaged LPG supply line may result in a propane gas leak and could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the routing of the LPG supply line and reroute its location. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2010. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-509-3418. 09V-486

JUNE 2009 -- Fleetwood is recalling 62 MY 2009-2010 Tioga Ranger and Jamboree Sport Class C motor homes built on Ford E450 chassis that have had the wheelbases extended, have also required an extended brake line. The brake line extension has been identified as a potential source for brake fluid leaks. Loss of brake fluid may result in longer stopping distances and/or loss of brakes. Loss of brakes may result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line extension and/or connection fittings free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  09V-191

JUNE 2009 -- Fleetwood is recalling 509 MY 2001-2008 Class A motor homes equipped with axles that include BOSCH ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09V-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  09V-198

JUNE 2009 -- Fleetwood is recalling 683 MY 2005-2006 Bounder 35E class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operatedin the LPG mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust to the exterior through a vent for that purpose. The hot exhaust may result in heat damage to the interior of the refrigerator cabinet and could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the refrigerator cabinet and install a baffle in the rear of the refrigerator cabinet to divert the hot exhaust to the exterior vent. The remedy will performed free of charge. 09V-237

JULY 2009 --
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain Model Year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between July 24,2004 and March 11, 2005, equipped with Norcold model 1200LR, 1200LRIM, and 1201LRIM refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture. If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. Fleetwood RV will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009.  09V-312

MAY 2009 --  Fleetwood is recalling 7 MY 2009 Tradition Class A motor homes for failing to comply with he requirements of Part 567, "Certification." The Federal certification tag figures related to the towed weight and tongue weight are incorrect. A misprinted label could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Fleetwood will contact customers by phone and will mail correct manufacturer Federal certification tags to owners free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009.  09V-163

MAY 2009 --  Fleetwood is recalling 311 MY 2009 Providence, Excursion, Expedition, Discovery and Bounder Diesel motor home. The battery cable may become dislodged and come in contact with the driver shaft causing entanglement or abrasion to the battery cable. This could lead to an electrical short which may result in a fire or uncommanded vehicle shutdown which may result in a loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace damage battery cables and secure the battery cable harness above the drive shaft free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009.  09V-175

MARCH 2009 --  Fleetwood is recalling 124 MY 2009 Tioga and Jamboree 31M class C motor homes for falling to comply  with the requirements of Part 567, "CERTIFICATION." The certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank capacity of 50 gallons is incorrect. The correct water tank capacity is 35 gallons. Misprint label could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will mail new serial number specificcertification tags and cargo carrying capacity tags along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor homes to any Fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009.   09V-085

FEBRUARY 2009 --  Fleetwood is recalling MY 2007-2008 Providence, Excursion, Expedition, Discovery and Boulder diesel motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft. This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire. Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2009.    09V-056

SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Fleetwood is recalling 65 MY 2008-2009 American Allegiance, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, and Revolution L.E. motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification." The label was printed with the rear and intermediate tire psi rating reversed. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will be provided with corrected certification labels and installation instructions. If an owner is unable to install this label, a dealer can install it for them. The recall is expected to begin during October 2008. . 08V-502

SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Fleetwood is recalling 124 MY 2008-2009 Jamboree GT and Tioga SL motor homes. The front clearance lights wiring may come in contact with a portion of the metal mounting plate and could become abraded. This could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during October 2008. . 08V-503

SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Fleetwood is recalling 518 MY2008-2009 Jamboree Sport and Tioga Ranger motor homes. The potable, gray and black holding tank straps may experience a premature fatigue condition which may result in one of the tanks separating from the motor home. This could possibly result in personal injury and/or a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the straps. The recall is expected to begin during October 2008. . 08V-504

SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Fleetwood is recalling certain Jamboree and Tioga Class C motor homes built on a Ford E450 chassis. A section of hard plastic evaporative emission line near the EVAP system canister may be kinked and completely restricted. This may affect a pressure increase in the EVAP lines and fuel tank in high ambient temperatures, causing a release of excess vapors when the gas cap is removed. Under certain conditions, excess vapors and fuel may be sprayed from the fuel cap possibly resulting in personal injury. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the kinked evaporative line. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. . 08V-505

MAY 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 135 MY 2004-2006 Jamboree GT and Tioga SL 29S model motor homes. The black iron propane plumbing, located under the motor home, may come into contact with chassis components and, under certain conditions, become pinched or crushed. This could lead to a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire. Dealers will inspect and relocate the black iron propane pipe with a kit that provides the components to move the line to the side of the chassis frame rail. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 20, 2008. . 08V-232

MAY 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 186 MY 2008 Jamboree Sport and Tioga Ranger 25G Class C motor homes for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The seat belts at the two center seating positions located on the wrap-around booth dinette may be too long to achieve proper adjustments. Lack of adequate seat belt protection increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the two seat belts. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 5, 2008. . 08V-234

APRIL 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 80 MY 2008-2009 Pulse and Icon Class C motor homes. The entry step attachment cradle/support may bend causing the step to become unsafe. Insufficient structural material strength could increase the risk of personal injuries and vehicle and/or other property damage. Dealers will inspect and reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2008. 08V-164

MARCH 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 166 MY 2008-2009 Pulse and Icon Class C motor homes. The Federal certification tag and cargo carrying capacity tag were printed with an incorrect front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) value of 4,080 pounds. The correct front GAWR is 4,410 pounds. The purpose of this part is to specify the content and location of, and other requirements for, the certification label to be affixed to motor vehicles to address certification-related duties and liabilities, and to provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the Federal motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to the vehicle. Fleetwood will provide correct Federal certification and cargo carrying capacity tags as well as installation instructions to the motor home owners. If an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The recall is expected to begin during April 2008. . Fleetwood Recall No. 80310. 08V-130

FEBRUARY 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 50 MY 2008 Fiesta and Terra model motor homes. The entry step attachment cradle/support may bend as a result of step usage and insufficient structural material strength, causing the step to become unstable. If the step were unstable, this could possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle and/or other property damage. Fleetwood will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. . 08V-084

JANUARY 2008 --  Fleetwood is recalling 376 MY 2008 Expedition, Bounder Diesel, Discovery, Providence, Excursion and Revolution LE motor homes equipped with a field effect transistor (FET) board built by Magnum Energy, Inc. The circuitry inside certain inverters can cause an inoperative condition resulting in overheating of the inverter. Overheating of the inverter may result in a potential fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the inverter. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. 08V-013

DECEMBER 2007 --  Fleetwood is recalling 238 MY 2004-2005 American Eagle and American Tradition Class A motor homes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with ZF Model 8018 steering gears. These gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. Fleetwood is working with Freightliner and ZF to replace the steering gear (please see 07V343 and 07E049). 07V-583 


 

 

 

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