ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND

Apr 25, 2005 — Recall Campaign #05V166000

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 729 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

05V166000

Manufacturer:	FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Recall date:	April 25, 2005
NHTSA Campaign #:	05V166000
Units affected:	729

Description:: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A PNEUMATIC LINE CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FILTER AND A COMPARTMENT DOOR STRUT. THE CHAFFING CAUSED BY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT DOOR CAN CAUSE THE FILTER TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequeces:: THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LINES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-435-7345.
Notes:: FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50415.CUSTOMERS 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.

Affects the following:

2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE Complaints
THETRIMARK REMOTE LOCK/ALARM SYSTEM ARE FAULTY AND HAVE CAUSED MY WIFE AND ME TO BE LOCKED IN/LOCKED OUT OF OUR COACH ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, LEADING TO EXTREMELY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. WE HAVE REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONANTS, INCLUDING A WHOLE NEW ENTRY DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FROM TRIMARK, WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE COACH WAS STATIONARY IN ALL OF THESE INSTANCES.;
2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition. The contact stated that the odometer was fluctuating while driving. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated and the electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.;
2005 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION LE Complaints
DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HOLDING TANK IS VENTED INTO BATHROOM VANITY INSIDE COACH MOTOR HOME. THIS IS CAUSING DANGEROUS ODORS FROM HOLDING TANK. CONSUMER SAYS THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN VENTED OUTSIDE OF THE COACH. THE ODORS ARE STRONGER WHEN DRIVING THAN WHEN PARKING. THIS IS A SICKENING SMELL AND CAUSES FAMILY MEMBERS TO BECOME ILL. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A HEALTH HAZARD. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THE ODOR WAS SO BAD THAT FLEETWOOD TOLD CONSUMER TO PUT ICE CUBES AND BAKING SODA INTO THE TOILET. CONSUMER SAYS THAT WAS A TEMPORARY FIX. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND FLEETWOOD DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT A SUPERVISOR WOULD CALL HIM BACK. THIS WAS ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO AND STILL NO CONTACT FROM FLEETWOOD. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE DECEMBER OF 2004. THE COACH IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY , AND THE DEALERSHIP STILL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT. THE SERVICE IS VERY POOR. THE CONSUMER TRIED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO GET AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALERS REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO OTHER DEALERS.*AK;