Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 14V-734 · 2014–2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. recall 14V-734 covers 40 2014–2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V734000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Allied Recreational Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic recreational vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to August 7, 2014. Due to insufficient structural reinforcement at the installation area, a grab bar can be pulled loose in the affected vehicles.
The risk
If the grab bar is pulled loose during use, it could increase the risk of personal injury.
The fix
ARG will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the grab bar onto a reinforcement steel plate, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 141107ARG.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 10, 2013 to August 7, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.