2004 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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