Recall 06V-032: 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2006 Fleetwood Discovery and 1 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 8, 2006, covering about 42 vehicles.
The problem
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. The correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. The same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.
The risk
Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. If necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 60123.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 › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V032000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2006 | All years |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2006 | All years |
| Fleetwood Excursion | 2006 | 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 06V-032?
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. The correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. The same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.
How is recall 06V-032 fixed?
Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. If necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
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.