Fleetwood Bounder Classic 2013

• Recall 97008 [USA]: The vehicle may be inadvertently fitted with incorrect replacement tires, which could lead tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2013 bounder classic and terra motorhomes manufactured between july 9, 2012 and january 16, 2013. The tire load index letter printed on the federal certification tag is incorrect. Due to the inaccurate label, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification."
  fleetwood will mail the corrected tags to dealers and owners. Owners who are not comfortable installing these labels may get them installed at a dealer, free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2013. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418. Fleetwood's recall number is 130417frv.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 96455 [USA]: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
  Fleetwood rv, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 jamboree sport diesel, providence, tioga dsl and tioga ranger dsl; 2014 excursion, expedition, jamboree sport, montara commercial, searcher commercial, southwind, storm, terra, and tioga ranger; and 2013-2014 bounder, bounder classic, and discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
  fleetwood rv will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during june 2013. Owners may contact fleetwood rv owner relations at 1-800-509-3418 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
  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 www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 95116 [USA]: Owners relying on the information provided on the label may incorrectly inflate their tires, which could contribute to a tire failure that could cause a crash.
  Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 bounder classic model 30t motorhomes manufactured from february 17, 2012, through november 30, 2012. The federal certification tag information relating to front and rear tires is incorrect. Due to the inaccurate label, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification."
  fleetwood rv will mail new federal certification tags to owners. Owners who are not comfortable installing these labels may have them replaced at a dealer, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2013. Owners may contact fleetwood rv owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
  fleetwood rv's safety recall number is 130102frv.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 www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2013151 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the awning motor.

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• Recall 2012292 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain motorhomes, incorrect steering gear adapter plate fasteners may have been installed during vehicle assembly. Should these bolts loosen, the steering gear could separate from its mounting bracket, which may affect steering performance. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the steering gear adapter plate fasteners.

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• Recall 2013160 [Canada]: Label
  On certain motorhomes, the compliance label does not contain correct tire information. The label incorrectly indicates 245/70r19.5f tires with 655 kpa (95 psi) tire pressure and 19.5 x 6.75 rims, instead of 235/80r22.5g tires with 620 kpa (90 psi) tire pressure and 22.5 x 7.50 rims. As a result, the tires may be under-inflated, or the vehicle may inadvertently be fitted with incorrect replacement tires and wheels. Overloaded tires may lead to poor vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.

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• Recall 2013159 [Canada]: Label
  On certain motorhomes, the compliance label does not contain correct tire information. The label incorrectly indicates tire load range “f” instead of “g”. As a result, the vehicle may inadvertently be fitted with incorrect replacement tires. Overloaded tires may lead to poor vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.

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• Recall 2013151 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the awning motor.

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