2007 FLEETWOOD FIESTA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
06V388000 on 10/11/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
01/06/2004 - 07/12/2006
Affected:
7,858
Defect:
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Correction:
Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes:
Customers can 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:
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:
08V442000 on 08/28/2008
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:
08/31/2005 - 07/22/2007
Affected:
5,606
Defect:
Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Consequence:
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. the recall began on september 19, 2008. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.
Notes:
Workhorse recall no. 20801-c.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.

2007 FLEETWOOD FIESTA TSBs (5)

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
Bulletin:
07261
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Relocate the tailpipe exhaust outlet away from the area directly below the fuel fill. *nj

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