Major Fleetwood Motor Home Recall

July 10, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     FLEETWOOD / AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / AMERICAN EAGLE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / AMERICAN HERITAGE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / AMERICAN TRADITION     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER DIESEL     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / DISCOVERY     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / EXCURSION     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / EXPEDITION     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / FIESTA LX     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / ICON     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE GT     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE SPORT     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / PACE ARROW     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / PROVIDENCE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / PULSE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / REVOLUTION LE     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / SOUTHWIND     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / TIOGA     2008-2009
     FLEETWOOD / TIOGA RANGER     2008-2009
Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr’s Report Date : JUN 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V292000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 226
Summary: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 226 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER DIESEL, DISCOVERY, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, FIESTA LX, PACE ARROW, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, SOUTHWIND, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AND ICON, JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE GT, JAMBOREE SPORT, PULSE, TIOGA, AND TIOGA RANGER CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 567, ‘CERTIFICATION.’ THE OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY WERE CALCULATED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING ADDITIONAL LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY.
Consequence: OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL A CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED MOTOR HOME OWNERS. OWNERS WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THIS LABEL CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Notes: FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 80624. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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One Response to “Major Fleetwood Motor Home Recall”

  1. Edward E. Racer on August 10th, 2009 8:26 pm

    1998 Bounder 34P–Reguarding 4 front thermoseal windows. The seals are bad and are fogged up so bad that you can not see the mirrows on either side. SAFETY . Is there a warrenty on these sealed windows?????? I need to know where and how to take care of this problem. I have windows in my house that have life time warrenty. Help???????? I purchased this new and i am now retired and on a limited income `with lots of medical bills. THANK YOU Edward E. Racer 1026 Price RD. Avon,IN.46123

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