2007 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 07V306000 on 07/17/2007
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 02/06/2007 - 05/17/2007
- 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:
- 08V320000 on 07/14/2008
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2003 - 11/29/2006
- Affected:
- 70,101
- Defect:
- Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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.
- Consequence:
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- Notes:
- 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 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 DISCOVERY TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- 0274
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Condensation may accumulate inside the electric leveler protective brake boot resulting in corrosion of the leveler brake. *kb updated on 10/01/07 *nj
- Bulletin:
- 0271
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe
- 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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