Recall 08V240000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1999-2007 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,263 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V240000 |
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,263 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL, 2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
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Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS A GAS AND DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH GENERATES THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Safety Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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