DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2011-08-04DescriptionFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 american eagle, american tradition, discovery, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, expedition, providence, revolution le, and southwind class a motor homes equipped with murray or siemens brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a non-conforming spring clip plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.
ConsequenceThis condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. This could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Corrective ActionDealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 25, 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood's safety recall number is 110728frv.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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2010-05-27DescriptionFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 discovery model 40g and 40x class a motor homes manufactured from november 25, 2009 through january 8, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly achorages. The seat belts located on the sofa bed may not be adequately mounted for effective occupant restraint.
ConsequenceLack of adequate seat belt protection increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective ActionDealers will inspect the sofa bed seat belt mountings and if necessary reinstall them to a floor-mounted location. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 31, 2010. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood recall no. 10519frv.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 .