The defect
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 65 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, AND REVOLUTION L.E. MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE REAR AND INTERMEDIATE TIRE PSI RATING REVERSED.
The risk
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THE OWNER AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2008, 2009 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2008, 2009 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2008, 2009 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2008, 2009 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2008, 2009 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2008 | 6 | 3 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
Other equipment recalls in 2008
166 of the 683 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2008 concerned the equipment; FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. filed 74 campaigns in all.
| 08V681000 19 Dec 2008 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 08V674000 18 Dec 2008 | TITAN COACHES |
| 08V685000 18 Dec 2008 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 08V661000 15 Dec 2008 | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
| 08V655000 12 Dec 2008 | WARRIOR INDUSTRIES |
| 08V648000 9 Dec 2008 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 08V639000 4 Dec 2008 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
| 08V629000 2 Dec 2008 | DUSTER CAMPER II INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2008