Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerRecall 94V-003 · 1993 Fleetwood Bounder
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 94V-003 covers 72 1993 Fleetwood Bounder for a mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LEVELING JACK HYDRAULIC HOSE LINES ARE ROUTED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
The risk
HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY DRIP ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IGNITE CAUSING A FIRE. ALSO, LOSS OF LEVELING JACK HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE LEVELING JACKS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINE.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: JACKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 July 1, 1992 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.