Fleetwoods Recalled for Flyaway Awning Risk

Report Receipt Date: MAY 10, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V189000 
Component(s): EQUIPMENT 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196 
Manufacturer: Fleetwood RV

SUMMARY:

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE 2009

FLEETWOOD / TIOGA 2009

Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 11, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V085000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 124

Summary: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 124 Model Year 2009 TIOGA AND JAMBOREE 31M CLASS C MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, ¿CERTIFICATION.¿ THE MANUFACTURER FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG AND THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE FRESH WATER TANK CAPACITY OF 50 GALLONS IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT WATER TANK CAPACITY IS 35 GALLONS.

Consequence: A MISPRINT LABEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS. OVERLOADING COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL NEW SERIAL NUMBER SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF CUSTOMERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE TAGS YOU MAY TAKE YOUR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THEY WILL PERFORM THIS SERVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Notes: FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90305.

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