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on certain 39r motor homes, the propane hose, under the galley slide-out room, can flex and make contact with other components during the slide-out room operation.

Corrective Action

this may lead to abrasion or kinking of the propane hose which may result in a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will replace the propane gas hose if it is kinked or damaged. if the hose is not kinked or damaged, fleetwood will install insulated loop clamps to secure the propane hose away from components. fleetwood began calling customers on august 3, 2007. a customer notification mailing began on september 6, 2007. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2008 Fleetwood Excursion

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.

2007 Fleetwood Excursion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with section 6.2.6, "marking of alternative exits," as required by the ansi/nfpa 1192 standard on recreational vehicles. the dinette alternate exit/emergency egress window is not identified by an exit label and red egress latches. this window is used to exit the motor home in an emergency situation and must be clearly identified.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, a passenger may not know immediately where the exit/ emergency egress window would be located, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the existing black window latch with a red egress window latch and apply the "exit" label to the dinette alternative exit/ emergency egress window. the recall began on february 15, 2007. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

2006 Fleetwood Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2004 Fleetwood Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

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 Excursion

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

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