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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V074000

2010 Fleetwood Bounder | 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2009 Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2009 Fleetwood Revolution Le | 2009 Fleetwood Discovery — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published February 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 28, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V074000, published February 8, 2011 and initiated January 28, 2011. Recalling firm: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.; 2010 Fleetwood Bounder | 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2009 Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2009 Fleetwood Revolution Le | 2009 Fleetwood Discovery — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

What to do

FLEETWOOD RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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Recall details

Brand
FLEETWOOD
Model
BOUNDER
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Lot
2010 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER | 2010 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND | 2011 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND | 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE | 2009 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION LE | 2009 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Fleetwood Bounder | 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2009 Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2009 Fleetwood Revolution Le | 2009 Fleetwood Discovery — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V074000 on February 8, 2011. Reported hazard: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

What should I do if I have this product?

FLEETWOOD RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FLEETWOOD. Model: BOUNDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)