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2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall - Campaign #03V344000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RECALL - #03V344000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OPERATING THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WAS ROUTED SO IT PLACES THE HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE TO MELT OR ABRADE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.

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Vehicle 2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Manufactured between 9/6/2002 - 7/22/2003
Recalled on 9/26/2003
Influenced by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/3/2003
# Affected 1,100
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
 
Description ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OPERATING THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WAS ROUTED SO IT PLACES THE HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE TO MELT OR ABRADE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequences IF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID SHOULD IGNITE BY AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATING TUBE OR OTHER HEAT SOURCE, THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Notes FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 30908.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT
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