Recall 09V-085: 2009 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2009 Fleetwood Tioga
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 13, 2009, covering about 124 vehicles.
The problem
Fleetwood is recalling 124 my 2009 tioga and jamboree 31m class c motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank capacity of 50 gallons is incorrect. The correct water tank capacity is 35 gallons.
The risk
A misprint label could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail new serial number specific certification tags and cargo carrying capacity tags along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor homes to any fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 90305.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V085000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 09V-085?
Fleetwood is recalling 124 my 2009 tioga and jamboree 31m class c motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank capacity of 50 gallons is incorrect. The correct water tank capacity is 35 gallons.
How is recall 09V-085 fixed?
Dealers will mail new serial number specific certification tags and cargo carrying capacity tags along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor homes to any fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. 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.