Fleetwood recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Excursion motor homes manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 24, 2012. A threaded fastener installed on the turn shaft of the slide-out mechanism may come into contact with a portion of the diesel fuel fill hose while the turn shaft is rotating. If the fastener makes contact with the fuel fill hose, there is a possibility that it will abrade the fuel fill hose and cause a leak.
What could happen
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, shorten the threaded fastener to achieve clearance of the fuel line free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicles covered
- Fleetwood Excursion 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V412000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fleetwood RV, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 11, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 74
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 27, 2012 to Jul 24, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 120813FRV
Notes
Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 120813FRV. 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fleetwood / Holiday Rambler recall: Seats Nov 26, 2014
- American Coach / Fleetwood recall: Seat belts Nov 20, 2013
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment May 10, 2013
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.