Recall 09V-237: 2005–2006 Fleetwood Bounder
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 26, 2009, covering about 683 vehicles.
The problem
Fleetwood is recalling 683 my 2005-2006 bounder 35e class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operated in the LPG mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust to the exterior through a vent for that purpose.
The risk
The hot exhaust may result in heat damage to the interior of the refrigerator cabinet and could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the refrigerator cabinet and install a baffle in the rear of the refrigerator cabinet to divert the hot exhaust to the exterior vent. The remedy will performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact fleetwood motor homes at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 90616.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 › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V237000 |
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-237?
Fleetwood is recalling 683 my 2005-2006 bounder 35e class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operated in the LPG mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust to the exterior through a vent for that purpose.
How is recall 09V-237 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the refrigerator cabinet and install a baffle in the rear of the refrigerator cabinet to divert the hot exhaust to the exterior vent. The remedy will performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact fleetwood motor homes 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.