Recall 13V189000: 2013–2014 Fleetwood Bounder, 2013–2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic, 2013–2014 Fleetwood Discovery +13 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 10, 2013
Vehicles affected
196
Models
16
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

The risk

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

The fix

Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Fleetwood Bounder
  • 2014 Fleetwood Bounder
  • 2013 Fleetwood Bounder Classic
  • 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic
  • 2013 Fleetwood Discovery
  • 2014 Fleetwood Discovery
  • 2014 Fleetwood Excursion
  • 2014 Fleetwood Expedition
  • 2014 Fleetwood Jamboree Sport
  • 2013 Fleetwood Jamboree Sport Diesel
  • 2014 Fleetwood Montara Commercial
  • 2013 Fleetwood Providence
  • 2014 Fleetwood Searcher Commercial
  • 2014 Fleetwood Southwind
  • 2014 Fleetwood Storm
  • 2014 Fleetwood Terra
  • 2013 Fleetwood Tioga DSL
  • 2014 Fleetwood Tioga Ranger
  • 2013 Fleetwood Tioga Ranger DSL

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V189000
Manufacturer
Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Owner letters
Jul 17, 2013
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology