Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 09V-191 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 09V-191 covers 61 Fleetwood vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 61 MY 2009-2010 TIOGA RANGER AND JAMBOREE SPORT CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS THAT HAVE HAD THE WHEELBASES EXTENDED, HAVE ALSO REQUIRED AN EXTENDED BRAKE LINE. THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
The risk
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKES. LOSS OF BRAKES MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION AND/OR CONNECTION FITTINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90521.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 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 April 15, 2009 to May 13, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.