EquipmentRecall 13V-217 · American Coach and Fleetwood vehicles
Fleetwood RV, Inc. recall 13V-217 covers 184 American Coach and Fleetwood vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V217000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
The risk
A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 March 20, 2013 to May 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.