NHTSA Recall 12V535000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V535000; Date: Nov. 6, 2012
The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Fleetwood Encounter; 2011 Fleetwood Encounter; 2011 Fleetwood Storm; 2012 Fleetwood Storm; 2013 Fleetwood Storm; 2012 Fleetwood Terra
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Rv, Inc.
Affected Units:: 842
Recall Summary:
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through may 13, 2010; 2011-2013 storm vehicles manufactured from may 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.
How to Fix:
Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact fleetwood RV owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025frv. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2012
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