2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL Recalls (2)

Campaign:
07V306000 on 07/17/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
05/21/2007 - 06/25/2007
Affected:
18,000
Defect:
Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Consequence:
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Freightliner recall no. fl-501.customers may 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.

Campaign:
09V056000 on 02/16/2009
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
09/30/2005 - 03/30/2008
Affected:
3,782
Defect:
Fleetwood is recalling 3,782 my 2006-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and boulder diesel motor homes. the battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft.
Consequence:
This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall began on may, 26 2009. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 90209.customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
07163
Component:
031100 service brakes, electric
Summary:
Accumulation of moisture inside the electric leveler motor brake boot. this causes corrosion of the leveler brake and subsequent seizure of the leveler motor. fleetwood. *kb updated 7/6/09. *pe
Bulletin:
07162
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Electric levelers may fail to operate properly due to an open circuit in the sensor harness, or a control module that does not function per design. *kb updated 6/14/10. *pe

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