Recall 10V-251: 2010 Fleetwood Bounder, 2010 Fleetwood Bounder Classic and 3 more

FLEETWOOD RV, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 9, 2010, covering about 44 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-251
Report date
Jun 9, 2010
Vehicles affected
44
Owners notified
Jun 30, 2010

The problem

Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 bounder, bounder classic, fiesta, southwind and terra class a motor homes manufactured from march 11, 2010 through march 30, 2010. These motor homes were built on workhorse custom chassis and with general motors gasoline engines and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.

The risk

An electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. Navistar/workhorse is handing the owner notification and remedy for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-158. Owners may contact navistar/workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Notes

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

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD RV, INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V251000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Fleetwood Bounder2010All years
Fleetwood Bounder Classic2010All years
Fleetwood Fiesta2010All years
Fleetwood Southwind2010All years
Fleetwood Terra2010All 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 10V-251?

Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 bounder, bounder classic, fiesta, southwind and terra class a motor homes manufactured from march 11, 2010 through march 30, 2010. These motor homes were built on workhorse custom chassis and with general motors gasoline engines and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.

How is recall 10V-251 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. Navistar/workhorse is handing the owner notification and remedy for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-158. Owners may contact navistar/workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

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.