Recalls for 2010 Fleetwood Bounder Classic

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Posted on: 2010-06-09
Description
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 bounder, bounder classic, fiesta, southwind and terra class a motor homes manufactured from march 11, 2010 through march 30, 2010.  These motor homes were built on workhorse custom chassis and with general motors gasoline engines and equipped with remy alternator.  A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.

Consequence
An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge.  Navistar/workhorse is handing the owner notification and remedy for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-158.  Owners may contact navistar/workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Notes
Owners 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 #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2010-04-23
Description
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 bounder classic 30t and model year 2010 encounter 28ms, 30sa and 32bh class a motor homes manufactured february 26, 2010 through june 17, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567,certification.  The federal certification tag was printed with an incorrect front and rear tire psi.

Consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action
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 safety recall began on may 3, 2010.  Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Notes
Fleetword rv recall no.  10420frv.owners 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 .