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Recall 06V-055: 2006 Fleetwood Bounder, 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel and 13 more

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 23, 2006, covering about 1,236 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-055
Report date
Feb 23, 2006
Vehicles affected
1,236
Owners notified
Mar 17, 2006

The problem

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.

The risk

This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V055000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Fleetwood Bounder2006All years
Fleetwood Bounder Diesel2006All years
Fleetwood Discovery2006All years
Fleetwood Excursion2006All years
Fleetwood Expedition2006All years
Fleetwood Fiesta2006All years
Fleetwood Flair2006All years
Fleetwood Jamboree2006All years
Fleetwood Pace Arrow2006All years
Fleetwood Providence2006All years
Fleetwood Revolution2006All years
Fleetwood Southwind2006All years
Fleetwood Storm2006All years
Fleetwood Terra2006All years
Fleetwood Tioga2006All 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-055?

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.

How is recall 06V-055 fixed?

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.

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.