MotorDeets

NHTSA recall 05V216000

Equipment · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

May 12, 2005report date
186units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Why it matters: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

The fix: Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Fleetwood American Dream, 2004 Fleetwood American Dream, 2005 Fleetwood American Dream, 2003 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2003 Fleetwood American Heritage, 2004 Fleetwood American Heritage, 2005 Fleetwood American Heritage, 2003 Fleetwood American Tradition, 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition, 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V216000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.