StructureRecall 12V-535 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD RV, INC. recall 12V-535 covers 842 Fleetwood vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V535000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.
The risk
The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
The fix
Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025FRV. 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 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 November 19, 2009 to September 18, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.