StructureRecall 08V-164 · Fleetwood vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 08V-164 covers 80 Fleetwood vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2008.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected802 models
ReportedApr 10, 2008Owners notified May 28, 2008
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 80 MY 2008-2009 PULSE AND ICON CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT MAY BEND CAUSING THE STEP TO BECOME UNSAFE.

The risk

INSUFFICIENT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL STRENGTH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REINFORCE THE ENTRY STEP ATTACHMENT CRADLE/SUPPORT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2008.

FLEETWOOD RECALL 80311.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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 28, 2007 to January 10, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.