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on certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2007 Fleetwood Bounder

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.

2007 Fleetwood Bounder

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

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2006 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

2006 Fleetwood Bounder

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.

2005 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2005 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.

Corrective Action

the rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.

Recall Notes

airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. 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 airxcel at 719-676-2326 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101 øcontrols and displaysø and no. 105 øhydraulic and electric brake systems.ø if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Corrective Action

at night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

certain motorhomes do not have brake lights that illuminate considerably brighter than the running or turn signal lamps if all are on at the same time.

Corrective Action

this condition may result in a crash if the following vehicle's operator is unaware that you have applied your brakes.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and modify the wiring harness. the recall began on october 1, 2004. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.

Corrective Action

the welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. the recall is expected to begin during august 2004. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. the hot exhaust can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.

Corrective Action

if the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 2003. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood Bounder

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 Bounder

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

at night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2003 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2003 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.

Corrective Action

the welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. the recall is expected to begin during august 2004. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2003 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

2003 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2002 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2002 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 7, 2003. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

2002 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2001 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2001 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2001 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

2000 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2000 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2000 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1999 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1998 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a motor homes. these motor homes, when fully equipped and loaded with typical cargo, will experience an overloaded condition on the rear axle.

Corrective Action

this could cause the rear axle components to fail prematurely resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear axle with a new higher capacity rear axle.

1998 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a motor homes. the hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.

Corrective Action

this hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.

1998 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

the e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.

Corrective Action

if the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

this condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these windows.

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

1996 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

the electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the wire insulation to melt, causing smoke and possible fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.

1996 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these windows.

1995 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

the wooden convenience table located in the living room area of the motorhome was not securely attached to the floor allowing movement during vehicle transit.

Corrective Action

the table could roll during braking or as the vehicle moves causing injury to a vehicle occupant or a distraction to the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and install as necessary, hardware which attaches the table to the motorhome living room area floor.

1994 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the liquid propane gas (lpg) pipes at the rear of the vehicle are routed so they contact the tag axle during vertical movement. this contact can rupture the lpg pipe and allow lpg leakage.

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: when a mixture of lpg gas and oxygen is exposed to a source of ignition, an explosion can result and ignite surrounding combustible materials.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a section of copper tubing in the rear of the vehicle to replace iron piping in an area out of the scope of the axle swing area.

1993 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the liquid propane gas (lpg) pipes at the rear of the vehicle are routed so they contact the tag axle during vertical movement. this contact can rupture the lpg pipe and allow lpg leakage.

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: when a mixture of lpg gas and oxygen is exposed to a source of ignition, an explosion can result and ignite surrounding combustible materials.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a section of copper tubing in the rear of the vehicle to replace iron piping in an area out of the scope of the axle swing area.

1993 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

while operating the engine in reverse gear, engine torque causes the engine to roll, causing the throttle modulator cable assembly to contact the floor and bind the throttle cable holding the throttle in an open position.

Corrective Action

the throttle cable binding while the throttle is in anopen position causes loss of engine speed control which could result in anaccident.

Recall Notes

relocation of raised floor support hardware on the box portion of the motorhome.

1993 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

the leveling jack hydraulic hose lines are routed close to the engine exhaust manifold. this can cause the hose to melt and result in a hydraulic fluid leak onto the exhaust manifold.

Corrective Action

hydraulic fluid may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold and ignite causing a fire. also, loss of leveling jack hydraulic fluid would make it impossible to raise or lower the leveling jacks.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace and relocate the affected hydraulic line.

1991 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the seat belt latch mechanism is not easily accessible to the occupant of the front passenger seat.

Corrective Action

safety belt does not meet the crash protectionrequirements of fmvss 208.

Recall Notes

correct the placement of the seat belt latch mechanism.

1991 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Furnace

Consequence of Defect

furnace exhaust vent tube may not have been properly aligned during installation. improper alignment allows furnace exhaust air to discharge against the interior surface of motorhome wall.

Corrective Action

furnace exhaust air discharge into the interior wall cancause melting or burning of interior wall components, producing combustionby-products (including carbon monoxide) which can poison individuals in themotor home.

Recall Notes

align exhaust furnace exhaust vent tube.

1990 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

metal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked.

Corrective Action

seat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Recall Notes

replace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals.

1990 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

the television mounted in the front overhead cabinet may be insecurely mounted, and could vibrate loose and fall.

Corrective Action

falling tv could strike the driver or front seat passenger, or could distract the driver's attention, creating the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

add two retaining brackets to prevent the tv from moving out of its cabinet.

1990 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the steering column shaft nut retaining clip may be missing. under certain conditions, the lack of a retaining clip will allow the nut to work loose and the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.

Corrective Action

steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

inspect steering assembly for a steering wheel nut retaining clip. if clip is missing, install a steering wheel nut retaining clip, or have a dealer inspect and install a clip. fleetwood advises owners not to operate the motorhomes until a steering wheel nut inspection and clip installation is completed.

1989 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper system hardware was incorrectly mounted, causing wiper blade overtravel and premature wear, and in extreme cases, the wiper blades may fail to correctly travel over the windshield.

Corrective Action

insufficient windshield wiper performance reducesoperator visibility in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

modify the mounting of the windshield wiper hardware and replace the passenger side pivot arm.

1989 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1988 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Consequence of Defect

spare tire carrier may fail in service allowing the tire and wheel assembly to drop onto the ground.

Corrective Action

this would create a safety hazard and/or roadobstruction.

Recall Notes

repair to prevent tire carrier failure.

1988 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1988 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Electrical System:Battery:Cables

Consequence of Defect

misrouted battery cables could come in contact with hot oil cooler lines or sharp objects and damage the insulation.

Corrective Action

this could result in an electrical short and possibly afire.

Recall Notes

reroute and replace battery cables as necessary.

1987 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Consequence of Defect

spare tire carrier may fail in service allowing the tire and wheel assembly to drop onto the ground.

Corrective Action

this would create a safety hazard and/or roadobstruction.

Recall Notes

repair to prevent tire carrier failure.

1987 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1987 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Electrical System:Battery:Cables

Consequence of Defect

misrouted battery cables could come in contact with hot oil cooler lines or sharp objects and damage the insulation.

Corrective Action

this could result in an electrical short and possibly afire.

Recall Notes

reroute and replace battery cables as necessary.

1986 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks may crack in service due to fatigue of material around weld.

Corrective Action

fuel would seep from tank creating the potential for afire.

Recall Notes

replace original tank with a new tank.

1986 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

screws holding support framing for liquid propane gas (lpg) tank and generator may not be properly installed and may cause the tank and/or generator to fall off the motorhome while on the highway. consequence of defect: without proper securing, the lpg tank and/or generator could shift and fall off while motor home is traveling on the highway. this could cause a highway hazard and cause the operators of other vehicles to lose control, which may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

details and method of securing the outboard side of the support frames will be provided.

1985 Fleetwood Bounder

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks may crack in service due to fatigue of material around weld.

Corrective Action

fuel would seep from tank creating the potential for afire.

Recall Notes

replace original tank with a new tank.