1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recalls (5)

Campaign:
96V220000 on 11/06/1996
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
05/31/1996 - 10/29/1996
Affected:
1,110
Defect:
Miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin november 15, 1996.note:owners who take their motor home to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-909-351-3800.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V236000 on 11/26/1996
Component:
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Manufactured:
05/31/1996 - 11/14/1996
Affected:
241
Defect:
The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.
Consequence:
If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.
Correction:
Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.
Notes:
Owner notification began january 18, 1997.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V178000 on 10/20/1997
Component:
Equipment:mechanical:jacks
Manufactured:
05/31/1996 - 09/29/1997
Affected:
1,915
Defect:
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. the hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.
Consequence:
This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin october 31, 1997. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
98V147000 on 06/30/1998
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
06/30/1995 - 01/30/1996
Affected:
895
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes. the driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these windows.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin july 20, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
07V120000 on 03/19/2007
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 07/30/2003
Affected:
167,096
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.
Consequence:
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Correction:
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/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes:
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.

1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
98348
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject on domestic ice maker installation and operation. *yc
Bulletin:
04212008
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe

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