Fleetwood Encounter

Model Encounter made by Fleetwood got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
10V167000FLEETWOOD RV, INC.from 02/26/2010 to 03/29/2010V (Vehicle)8605/03/2010MFRFLEETWOOD RV, INC.04/23/201004/23/2010567
Defect SummaryFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 bounder classic 30t and encounter 28ms, 30sa and 32bh class a motor homes manufactured february 26, 2010 through march 29, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the federal certification tag was printed with an incorrect front and rear tire psi.
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood will mail correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. if customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. the safety recall began on may 3, 2010. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
NotesFleetword rv recall no. 10420frv.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
10V224000FLEETWOOD RV, INC.from 04/23/2009 to 03/17/2010V (Vehicle)11405/31/2010MFRFLEETWOOD RV, INC.05/25/201005/25/2010
Defect SummaryFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2009 jamboree sport and model year 2010 jamboree, jamboree sport, tioga and tioga ranger model 31n and encounter model 32h class a & c motor homes manufactured from april 23, 2009 through march 17, 2010. the lpg supply lines for the water heater and furnace that are routed through a hole in the floor may become damaged by sharp edges if unprotected.
Consequence SummaryThe damage lpg supply lines may result in a propane gas leak and could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lpg supply lines, and install wire looms and secure the supply lines as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood safety recall no. 10520frv.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE
12V535000FLEETWOOD RV, INC.from 11/19/2009 to 05/13/2010V (Vehicle)84212/19/2012MFRFleetwood RV, Inc.11/06/201211/13/2012
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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.
Consequence SummaryThe step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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.
NotesFleetwood 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.