NHTSA Recall 00V086000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 276 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Fleetwood Southwind.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V086000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | March 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The generator exhaust gases can accumulate beneath the slide out portion of the motor home and can seep into the vehicle interior.
Safety risk
This seepage can possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning to persons inside.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the generator exhaust pipe with a new exhaust pipe designed to terminate at a location other than under the extended slide out room.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during late-march 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V086000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.