Front: anchorageRecall 10V-226 · 2010 Fleetwood Discovery
FLEETWOOD RV, INC. recall 10V-226 covers 47 2010 Fleetwood Discovery for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DISCOVERY MODEL 40G AND 40X CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ACHORAGES." THE SEAT BELTS LOCATED ON THE SOFA BED MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY MOUNTED FOR EFFECTIVE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
The risk
LACK OF ADEQUATE SEAT BELT PROTECTION INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SOFA BED SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS AND IF NECESSARY REINSTALL THEM TO A FLOOR-MOUNTED LOCATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 10519FRV.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 November 25, 2009 to January 8, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.