FLEETWOOD FLAIR Recalls
Item Affected: STRUCTURE
Date Announced: 01/03/2017
Description of Recall: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm and Fleetwood Flair motor homes. The rear sway bar may not have been properly tightened and, as a result, the sway bar may detach from the vehicle.
Conequence: If the sway bar falls from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Action Need To Fix It: REV will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear sway bar bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 161229REV.
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.
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Date Announced: 03/03/2017
Description of Recall: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic motorhomes, 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra motorhomes, 2016-2017 Fleetwood Storm, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE and Fleetwood Flair motorhomes, and 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles, equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator, have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis.
Conequence: If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
Action Need To Fix It: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator's external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170301REV.
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.
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Date Announced: 03/03/2017
Description of Recall: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic motorhomes, 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra motorhomes, 2016-2017 Fleetwood Storm, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE and Fleetwood Flair motorhomes, and 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles, equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator, have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis.
Conequence: If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
Action Need To Fix It: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator's external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170301REV.
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.
Item Affected: TRAILER HITCHES
Date Announced: 06/22/1999
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE MOTOR HOME FRAME ARE THE INCORRECT LENGTH.
Conequence: THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER HITCH FROM THE MOTOR HOME.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH CORRECTLY SIZED NUTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND BOLTS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999. 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 1-800-445-3307. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Item Affected: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Date Announced: 04/01/1994
Description of Recall: THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED TO THE MOTORHOME WITH A CHAIN AND PULLEY MECHANISM. IF INADEQUATE TENSION IS NOT PRE-LOADED INTO THIS MECHANISM, ROAD VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE FRICTION CLUTCH TO SLOWLY RELEASE OR BACKDRIVE THE MECHANISM, WHICH CAUSES THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SLOWLY LOWER AND CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE FORWARD OF THE FRONT AXLE.
Conequence: IF THIS HAPPENS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AND/OR ROAD OBSTRUCTION COULD RESULT.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SQUARE CHAIN CONNECTOR IN THE MECHANISM'S TIRE SUPPORT CHAIN. ALSO, A REDUNDANT CHAIN, BRACKET, AND CHAIN CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED TO PHYSICALLY CONNECT THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE.
Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CARRIER; TIRE COVER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Announced: 07/26/1993
Description of Recall: FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURING REQUIRED THE POWER DISTRIBUTION AND IGNITION SYSTEM WIRING TO BE REROUTED. THIS WIRING CHANGE LEFT THESE CIRCUITS UNPROTECTED AGAINST HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENTS.
Conequence: SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OVERLOAD OCCUR, THECHASSIS WIRING WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: FLEETWOOD DEALERS WILL INSTALL APPROPRIATE FUSIBLE LINKS WITHIN THE CIRCUIT.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
Item Affected: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date Announced: 04/27/1993
Description of Recall: THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE MAIN DOOR ENTRY STEP. THE STEP CAN BREAK LOOSE FROM ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE.
Conequence: IF THE STEP BREAKS WHILE A PERSON IS ASCENDING ORDESCENDING, AN INJURY MAY OCCUR.
Action Need To Fix It: MODIFY THE STEP WELL SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
Item Affected: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Date Announced: 03/26/1990
Description of Recall: METAL FORMED ENDS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR MAY BE CRACKED.
Conequence: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE TOP PLATE WELDMENT, INCLUDING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR, ON SEAT PEDESTALS.
Notes: NOTE: KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF BOSTROM SEATING, INC., INITIATED THIS RECALL AND WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECALL ACTION ON THE SEATS INSTALLED IN MOTORHOMES AT FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. DEALERSHIPS. SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
Item Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Announced: 10/16/1990
Description of Recall: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL MAY NOT BE IDENTIFIED ON EITHER CONTROL KNOB OR ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL KNOB AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Conequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION BEINGDIVERTED WHEN SELECTING CONTROLS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: INSTALL HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL IDENTIFIER EITHER ON OR ADJACENT TO THE SWITCH.
Notes: SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL; FMVSS 101.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
Item Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Announced: 10/16/1990
Description of Recall: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL MAY NOT BE IDENTIFIED ON EITHER CONTROL KNOB OR ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL KNOB AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Conequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION BEINGDIVERTED WHEN SELECTING CONTROLS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: INSTALL HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL IDENTIFIER EITHER ON OR ADJACENT TO THE SWITCH.
Notes: SYSTEM: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL; FMVSS 101.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
