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2005 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2003 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2003 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2002 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Corrective Action

bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

2002 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2001 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2000 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

2000 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1999 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

1999 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

Corrective Action

this bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.

1999 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. a fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.

Corrective Action

this defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.

1999 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with goodyear g159 11r22.5 tires. in a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.

Corrective Action

this overload could cause premature tire wear and possible tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these tires with michelin xza 295/80r22.5 tires and re-rate the front gawr to 13,700 lbs. owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change.

1999 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1998 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. a fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.

Corrective Action

this defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.

1998 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1997 Fleetwood American Heritage

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.