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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V298000

2012 Fleetwood Southwind | 2012 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Storm | 2011 Fleetwood Terra — Electrical system: wiring

Published May 26, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V298000, published May 26, 2011 and initiated May 24, 2011. Recalling firm: REV Recreation Group; 2012 Fleetwood Southwind | 2012 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Storm | 2011 Fleetwood Terra — Electrical system: wiring.

What's the hazard

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.

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Recall details

Brand
FLEETWOOD
Model
SOUTHWIND
Manufacturer
REV Recreation Group
Lot
2012 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND | 2012 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER | 2011 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER CLASSIC | 2011 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER | 2011 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND | 2011 FLEETWOOD STORM | 2011 FLEETWOOD TERRA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Fleetwood Southwind | 2012 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 Fleetwood Storm | 2011 Fleetwood Terra — Electrical system: wiring recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V298000 on May 26, 2011. Reported hazard: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)