NHTSA recall 11V298000
Electrical System · REV Recreation Group
Details
What's wrong: Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on Ford chassis and manufactured from May 24, 2010 through May 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on Ford chassis and manufactured from May 16, 2011 through June 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the…
Why it matters: A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Fleetwood Bounder
- 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic
- 2011 Fleetwood Southwind
- 2011 Fleetwood Storm
- 2011 Fleetwood Terra
- 2012 Fleetwood Bounder
- 2012 Fleetwood Southwind
- Fleetwood Bounder Classic
- Fleetwood Storm
- Fleetwood Terra
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Fleetwood Bounder, 2012 Fleetwood Bounder, 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic, 2011 Fleetwood Southwind, 2012 Fleetwood Southwind, 2011 Fleetwood Storm, 2011 Fleetwood Terra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V298000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.