2014 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
13V189000 on 05/12/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
03/05/2013 - 04/18/2013
Affected:
196
Defect:
Fleetwood rv, inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 jamboree sport diesel, providence, tioga dsl and tioga ranger dsl; 2014 excursion, expedition, jamboree sport, montara commercial, searcher commercial, southwind, storm, terra, and tioga ranger; and 2013-2014 bounder, bounder classic, and discovery recreational vehicles. the vehicles are equipped with weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Consequence:
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Fleetwood rv will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall began during june 2013. owners may contact fleetwood rv owner relations at 1-800-509-3418 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
13V217000 on 05/22/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
03/20/2013 - 05/12/2013
Affected:
184
Defect:
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2014 american revolution, bounder, discovery, expedition, and southwind motorhomes. fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
Consequence:
A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. this may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2013. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-322-8216. fleetwood's recall number is 130517frv.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
13V580000 on 11/24/2013
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
08/20/2013 - 11/12/2013
Affected:
774
Defect:
Fleetwood rv, inc. (fleetwood) is recalling certain model year 2014 model american eagle, american heritage, american revolution, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, excursion, expedition, providence, south wind, storm, terra, terra se, jamboree searcher, jamboree sport, tioga montara, and tioga ranger recreational vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt assemblies. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Correction:
Fleetwood will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 17, 2014. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. fleetwood's recall number 131112frv.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2014 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER TSB

Bulletin:
PUB-130702-FRV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fleetwood: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding the non-function of the dimmer module, resulting in loss of bedroom and living room ceiling light switch and need to be replaced. models 2014 american

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