Recall 05V-216: 2003–2005 Fleetwood American Dream, 2003–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle and 2 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2005, covering about 186 vehicles.
The problem
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
The risk
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
The fix
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Water Heater |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V216000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Dream | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-216?
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
How is recall 05V-216 fixed?
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.