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2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase.

Corrective Action

the wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked.

Recall Notes

fleetwood has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

on certain 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.

Corrective Action

overheating of the inverter may result in a potential fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the inverter free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about january 18, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. water can short out the electronic control relay for the slide-out room control mechanism.

Corrective Action

the wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked.

Recall Notes

fleetwood has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.

Corrective Action

this will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value.

Corrective Action

the weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. it is important that these ratings not be exceeded. failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. if owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. the recall began august 4, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. the correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. the same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.

Corrective Action

overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. if necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value.

Corrective Action

the weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. it is important that these ratings not be exceeded. failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. if owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. the recall began august 4, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2000 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the power steering gear box hydraulic lines are routed too close to a sharp edge. this can cause the lines to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Corrective Action

this fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.

1999 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the power steering gear box hydraulic lines are routed too close to a sharp edge. this can cause the lines to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Corrective Action

this fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.