FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V217000

Make Model Year
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-12 2013-05-22 2013-05-23

Production Dates: 2013-04-12 - 2013-05-10

Manufacturers Involved: REV Recreation Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 130517FRV

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 184

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.

Consequence

A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.