Workhorse Brakes Result in Fleetwood Recall
Do you own one of these potential lemon Fleetwood motor homes?
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD FIESTA LX 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD FLAIR 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD STORM 2001-2008
FLEETWOOD TERRA LX 2001-2008
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 19, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V198000 EA07016
NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 509
Summary: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 Model Years 2001 thru 2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS.
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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.