ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED

Feb 23, 2006 — Recall Campaign #06V055000

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,236 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

06V055000

Manufacturer:	FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Recall date:	February 23, 2006
NHTSA Campaign #:	06V055000
Units affected:	1,236

Description:: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequeces:: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:: FLEETWOOD RECALL NO.60220.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:

2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MODEL 34F MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STORM WINDOW SEALS FRACTURED AND CAUSED MOISTURE TO CLOUD THE WINDOWS. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DEFROSTER AND CLEANED THE WINDOWS SEVERAL TIMES, BUT IT FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED THAT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACE THE STORM WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES. THE MOTOR HOME WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,500.;
2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL Complaints
FOGGING OF DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURED BY SE GI. *TR;
2006 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY Complaints
FLEETWOOD USED CHEAP SE-GI WINDOW IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE DISCOVERY MOTORHOMES. AS A RESULT THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE ALL FOGGING UP. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDER WINDOW IS SO FOGGED UP THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF AND INTO THE MIRROR. REPLACEMENT OF THIS WINDOW IS ABOUT 700.00. THIS MOTOR HOME IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL NOT BE REPAIRED BY FLEETWOOD. *TR;
2006 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DUAL PANE WINDOW BECAME FOGGED AND IMPAIRED HIS VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.;
2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION Complaints
THE WINDOWS ON THE MOTORCOACH ARE DOUBLE PANE AND OR FOGGY ON THE INSIDE. IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY THE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REARVIEW MIRRORS WITH THE FOGGY WINDOWS.;