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.

Do you own one of these potential lemon Rv's?

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE     2009      FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE     2010-2011      FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE     2009-2011      FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION     2011      FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY     2011      FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE     2011      FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION LE     2009-2011 Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 20, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V383000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 223

Summary:   FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, REVOLUTION LE; MODEL YEAR 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, REVOLUTION LE, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, AND REVOLUTION LE, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2009, THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION". THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE INTERMEDIATE AND REAR TIRE PRESSURE RATINGS, IN KILOPASCALS (KPA), WERE PRINTED IN THEIR REVERSE POSITIONS.

Consequence:   A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:   FLEETWOOD RV WILL MAIL THE CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.

Notes:   FLEETWOOD'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 110715FRV. 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 .

If you've got a lemon Fleetwood Rv, and your dealer isn't helping you or you are tired of stalling and delay, call us for free lemon law help. Getting rid of lemon Rv's and lemon motorhomes is what we do, everyday. Making the factory pay for our time? Well, that's only reasonable since they built it in the first place.

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2009 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
2009 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
2009 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
2009 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE

Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 21, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V175000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 311

Summary: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 311 Model Year 2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOUNDER DIESEL MOTOR HOME. THE BATTERY CABLE MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SHAFT CAUSING ENTANGLEMENT OR ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR UN-COMMANDED VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGE BATTERY CABLES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT.

The real problem for Fleetwood owners, though, may be its bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and whether or not dealers will continue to do warranty work too. Don't put up with any stall or run around.

If you've got a lemon motorhome, get a Burdge attorney. We've been getting rid of lemon Rv's since 1978. It's what we do. Everyday.

Fleetwood is recalling 376 Model Year 2008 Expedition, Bounder Diesel, Discovery, Providence, Excursion and Revolution LE motor homes equipped with a field effect transistor (FET) board built by Magnum Energy, Inc.

The circuitry inside certain inverters can cause an inoperative condition resulting in overheating of the inverter. Overheating of the inverter may result in a potential fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the inverter.

If you’ve got a lemon Fleetwood, or any other lemon motorhome, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon Rv’s is what we do. Every day.