NHTSA Recall 11V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V298000; Date: May. 24, 2011
A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Fleetwood Bounder; 2012 Fleetwood Bounder; 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic; 2011 Fleetwood Southwind; 2012 Fleetwood Southwind; 2011 Fleetwood Storm; 2011 Fleetwood Terra
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Rv, Inc.
Affected Units:: 703
Recall Summary:
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on Ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through February 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on Ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on Ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through June 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood's safety recall no. 110520frv. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2011
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