Recalls for 2010 Fleetwood Terra

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2010-01-06
Description
Fleetwood is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 fiesta and terra 34b class a motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.  The certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank's capacity are incorrect.  

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 recall began on january 11, 2010.  Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Notes
Fleetwood safety recall no.  91222frv.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 - 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 .