Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 09V-237 · 2005–2006 Fleetwood Bounder
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 09V-237 covers 683 2005–2006 Fleetwood Bounder for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 683 MY 2005-2006 BOUNDER 35E CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS OPERATED IN THE LPG MODE, THE REFRIGERATOR EXHAUST MAY VENT INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET RATHER THAN EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR THROUGH A VENT FOR THAT PURPOSE.
The risk
THE HOT EXHAUST MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND INSTALL A BAFFLE IN THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO DIVERT THE HOT EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR VENT. THE REMEDY WILL PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES AT 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90616.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 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 May 14, 2004 to March 27, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.