Recall 08V-240: 1999–2001 Fleetwood American Dream, 1999–2001 Fleetwood American Eagle and 5 more
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 3, 2008, covering about 1,263 vehicles.
The problem
Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
The risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
The fix
Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
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 |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V240000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Dream | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2001, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2006 | All years |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 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 08V-240?
Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
How is recall 08V-240 fixed?
Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
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.