The defect
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN TRADITION, DISCOVERY, REVOLUTION LE, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, DISCOVERY, EXPEDITION, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MURRAY OR SIEMENS BRAND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS HAVE A NON-CONFORMING "SPRING CLIP" PLUG-IN ASSEMBLY THAT BREAKS OR FAILS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE PANEL BOARD.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT, AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PANEL BOARD'S ELECTRICAL INSULATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2010, 2011 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2011 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2010, 2011 |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2010, 2011 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2010, 2011 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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 Eagle | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2011 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2011
58 of the 597 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2011 concerned the electrical system; FLEETWOOD RV, INC. filed 19 campaigns in all.
| 11V603000 28 Dec 2011 | PIAGGIO USA, INC. |
| 11V598000 27 Dec 2011 | Karma Automotive LLC |
| 11V579000 15 Dec 2011 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 11V577000 8 Dec 2011 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 11V548000 10 Nov 2011 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| 11V523000 28 Oct 2011 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 11V503000 18 Oct 2011 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 11V494000 11 Oct 2011 | JAYCO, INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2011