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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 |