Fleetwood Southwind Rv's Recalled for Unfurling Awning

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.

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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