Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 08V-084 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 08V-084 covers 50 Fleetwood vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 50 MY 2008 FIESTA AND TERRA MODEL MOTOR HOMES. THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT MAY BEND AS A RESULT OF STEP USAGE AND INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH, CAUSING THE STEP TO BECOME UNSTABLE.
The risk
IF THE STEP WERE UNSTABLE, THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
FLEETWOOD WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 80211.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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 28, 2007 to December 5, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.