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Recall 13V-189: 2013–2014 Fleetwood Bounder, 2013–2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic and 14 more

Fleetwood RV, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2013, covering about 196 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-189
Report date
May 10, 2013
Vehicles affected
196
Owners notified
Jul 17, 2013

The problem

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

The risk

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

The fix

Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerFleetwood RV, Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V189000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Fleetwood Bounder2013, 2014All years
Fleetwood Bounder Classic2013, 2014All years
Fleetwood Discovery2013, 2014All years
Fleetwood Excursion2014All years
Fleetwood Expedition2014All years
Fleetwood Jamboree Sport2014All years
Fleetwood Jamboree Sport Diesel2013All years
Fleetwood Montara Commercial2014All years
Fleetwood Providence2013All years
Fleetwood Searcher Commercial2014All years
Fleetwood Southwind2014All years
Fleetwood Storm2014All years
Fleetwood Terra2014All years
Fleetwood Tioga DSL2013All years
Fleetwood Tioga Ranger2014All years
Fleetwood Tioga Ranger DSL2013All 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 13V-189?

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

How is recall 13V-189 fixed?

Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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.