Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

07V101000

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Reported2007-03-14Affected160 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES IS INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED FROM SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES. IN THE EVENT OUT GASSING OCCURS FROM THE BATTERIES AND THE GASES ARE EXPOSED TO A SPARK OF MEASURABLE SIZE AND DURATION, IGNITION OF THE GASSES MAY OCCUR.

Risk

THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A COMPARTMENT SPACER AND BULB SEAL TO THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE HOUSE BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

2 entries
  • Fleetwood

    • American Eagle2007
    • American Tradition2007