6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2008-11-26
Description
Fleetwood is recalling 106 my 2009 icon and pulse 24a motor homes. The propane hose connections may be installed in a position that causes them to become pinched against the propane tank.
Consequence
This may result in damage to the propane hose or fittings and could lead to a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the connections for the propane hoses. Propane hoses will be inspected and replaced if damaged. The recall began on january 9, 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 81120.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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2008-03-24
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 began on june 4, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 80310.customers may also 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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2008-07-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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 began on july 28, 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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2008-04-10
Description
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.
Consequence
Insufficient structural material strength could increase the risk of personal injuries and vehicle and/or other property damage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2008.
Notes
Fleetwood recall 80311.customers may also 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.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2008-10-01
Description
Fleetwood is recalling 979 my 2008-2009 icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, pulse, tioga, and tioga sl class c motor homes. The front clearance lights wiring may come in contact with a portion of the metal mounting plate and could become abraded.
Consequence
This could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair, if necessary. The recall began on february 2, 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 80912.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.
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2008-07-29
Description
Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. Some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator s, may contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange.
Consequence
These cracks may cause a breakage of the drive shaft increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator s and replace it free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
Notes
Sprinter recall no. H27.customers may also 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.