FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC

May 24, 2011 — Recall Campaign #11V298000

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 703 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

11V298000

Manufacturer:	REV Recreation Group
Recall date:	May 24, 2011
NHTSA Campaign #:	11V298000
Units affected:	703

Description:: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.
Consequeces:: A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS VEHICLE "SHUT DOWN", AND/OR LEAD TO A FIRE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.
Notes:: FLEETWOOD'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 110520FRV.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Affects the following:

2011 FLEETWOOD STORM Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Fleetwood Storm. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V535000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that parts were no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.;
2011 FLEETWOOD TERRA Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FLEETWOOD TERRA MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS HE TURNED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND THE TOP OF THE BLADE BLOCKED HIS VISION AS THEY MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT ADJUST THE SEAT; THEREFORE, HE HAD TO LOWER HIS HEAD IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THEY WERE DESIGNED THAT WAY. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID MEET THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,937.;
2012 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FLEET WOOD BOUNDER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,900. UPDATED 05/10/12*LJ;
2012 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Complaints
Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic. The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways. The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard. One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem confirmed/inspected: Between 7/24/2020 the vehicle has been towed or taken to two Ford Dealerships; Cain Ford Commerce Georgia and Jacky Jones Ford Cleveland Georgia. Also serviced by two independent shops in Georgia and Michigan. Several calls to Ford Engineering Hotline MR. Karl Griffs. The dash RPM indicator become erratic and then all gages and warning lights come on the engine fails and loss of steering and ABS braking.;