2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RECALL - #06V055000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2005 - 12/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
2/23/2006 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/17/2006 |
| # Affected |
1,236 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for STEERING
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2006 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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