4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Posted on: 1996-11-27
Description
The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.
Consequence
If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.
Notes
Owner notification began january 18, 1997.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 1996-11-07
Description
Miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin november 15, 1996.note:owners who take their motor home to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-909-351-3800.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 1997-10-21
Description
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.
Consequence
This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 31, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2007-03-20
Description
Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
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.