Recall 09V312000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2000-2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,684 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V312000 |
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,684 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2002 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION, 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2002 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, 2002 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY, 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, 2002 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW, 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL, 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE, 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION, 2003 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION, 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE, 2003 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW, 2003 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE, 2003 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION, 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION, 2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, 2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL, 2003 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
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Defect Description
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Safety Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V718000 | 2025 FLEETWOOD FORTIS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 244 | |
| 25V664000 | 2025 FLEETWOOD FORTIS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 39 | |
| 25V565000 | 2026 FLEETWOOD PALISADE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 224 | |
| 25V416000 | 2026 FLEETWOOD ALTITUDE | EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SMOKE/CO WARNING/ALARM | 141 | |
| 25V121000 | 2022 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2,666 | |
| 24V610000 | 2019 FLEETWOOD FLAIR | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:GFCI/AFCI | 598 | |
| 24V607000 | 2018 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW | STRUCTURE | 4,665 | |
| 24V279000 | 2022 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 79 | |
| 23V665000 | 2023 FLEETWOOD FORTIS | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 14 | |
| 23V351000 | 2021 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER | TRAILER HITCHES | 1,186 |