Fleetwood recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 american eagle, american tradition, discovery, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, expedition, providence, revolution le, and southwind class a motor homes equipped with murray or siemens brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a non-conforming "spring clip" plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.
What could happen
This condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. This could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 25, 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicles covered
- Fleetwood American Eagle 2010–2011
- Fleetwood American Heritage 2011
- Fleetwood American Tradition 2010–2011
- Fleetwood Bounder 2011
- Fleetwood Bounder Classic 2011
- Fleetwood Discovery 2010–2011
- Fleetwood Expedition 2011
- Fleetwood Providence 2011
- Fleetwood Revolution Le 2010–2011
- Fleetwood Southwind 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V399000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fleetwood RV, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 25, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 408
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 16, 2010 to Sep 16, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- 110728FRV
Notes
Fleetwood's safety recall number is 110728frv.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- American Coach / Fleetwood recall: Seat belts Nov 20, 2013
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment May 10, 2013
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment Jul 22, 2011
- Fleetwood recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2011
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment Jan 28, 2011
- Fleetwood / Holiday Rambler recall: Equipment Apr 19, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.