FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 1997: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V178000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-10-31 | 1997-10-07 | 1997-10-21 |
Production Dates: 1996-06-01 - 1997-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1915
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 31, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
