Fleetwood Tioga Ranger problems & recalls

Problem: Allied recreation group, inc. (arg) is recalling certain model year 2016 fleetwood flair, storm, terra se, jamboree sport, tioga montara, tioga ranger, holiday rambler admiral, and monaco trek vehicles. the affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured with a vertical propane gas tank regulator, instead of the horizontal gas tank regulator required. use of the incorrect regulator can allow moisture to build up in the regulator, possibly resulting in improper operation.

Risk: If the regulator fails to operate properly, it can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Arg will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and replace the regulator, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 14, 2015. owners may contact arg customer service at 1-800-509-3417. arg's number for this recall is 150708arg.

Problem: Fleetwood rv, inc. (fleetwood) is recalling certain model year 2014 model american eagle, american heritage, american revolution, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, excursion, expedition, providence, south wind, storm, terra, terra se, jamboree searcher, jamboree sport, tioga montara, and tioga ranger recreational vehicles equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt assemblies. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Fix: Fleetwood will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 17, 2014. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. fleetwood's recall number 131112frv.

Problem: Fleetwood rv, inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 jamboree sport diesel, providence, tioga dsl and tioga ranger dsl; 2014 excursion, expedition, jamboree sport, montara commercial, searcher commercial, southwind, storm, terra, and tioga ranger; and 2013-2014 bounder, bounder classic, and discovery recreational vehicles. the vehicles are equipped with weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the recall began during june 2013. owners may contact fleetwood rv owner relations at 1-800-509-3418 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling certain class-a and class-c motor homes equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Fix: Fleetwood is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749.

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2009 jamboree sport and model year 2010 jamboree, jamboree sport, tioga and tioga ranger model 31n and encounter model 32h class a & c motor homes manufactured from april 23, 2009 through march 17, 2010. the lpg supply lines for the water heater and furnace that are routed through a hole in the floor may become damaged by sharp edges if unprotected.

Risk: The damage lpg supply lines may result in a propane gas leak and could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lpg supply lines, and install wire looms and secure the supply lines as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 jamboree sport and tioga ranger 25g class c motorhomes manufactured between april 20 and december 7, 2009. the lpg supply line routed through the rear wheel well may come in contact with the chassis spring assembly causing damage to the lpg supply line.

Risk: The damaged lpg supply line may result in a propane gas leak and could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the routing of the lpg supply line and reroute its location. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2010. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 61 my 2009-2010 tioga ranger and jamboree sport class c motor homes built on ford e450 chassis that have had the wheelbases extended, have also required an extended brake line. the brake line extension has been identified as a potential source for brake fluid leaks.

Risk: Loss of brake fluid may result in longer stopping distances and/or loss of brakes. loss of brakes may result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line extension and/or connection fittings free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 1,583 my 2008-2009 jamboree, jamboree sport, jamboree gt, and tioga, tioga ranger, and tioga sl class c motor homes built on a ford e450 chassis. a section of hard plastic evaporative emission line near the evap system canister may be kinked and completely restricted. this may affect a pressure increase in the evap lines and fuel tank in high ambient temperatures, causing a release of excess vapors when the gas cap is removed.

Risk: Under certain conditions, excess vapors and fuel may be sprayed from the fuel cap possibly resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the kinked evaporative line. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 919my 2008-2009 jamboree sport and tioga ranger motor homes. the potable, gray and black holding tank straps may experience a premature fatigue condition which may result in one of the tanks separating from the motor home.

Risk: This could possibly result in personal injury and/or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the straps. the recall began on december 10, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. these motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.

Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. the recall began on july 28, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.