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.

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD ENCOUNTER		2010
FLEETWOOD STORM		2011-2013
FLEETWOOD TERRA		2012
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC.		Report Receipt Date: NOV 06, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V535000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE  
Potential Number of Units Affected: 842

Fleetwood Storm Recall for Failing Step Injury Danger

Summary:
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.

Consequence:
The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.

2009 and 2010 FLEETWOOD FIESTA
2009 and 2010 FLEETWOOD TERRA
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V004000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 29
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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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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