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NHTSA Recall 03V344000: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,100 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.

1,100
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2003
owners notified (October 3)
NHTSA campaign03V344000
Manufacturer campaign30908
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Report receivedSeptember 16, 2003
Owner notificationOctober 3, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. The hot exhaust can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.

Safety risk

If the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. Owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 2003. 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.

Notes

Fleetwood recall no. 30908.customers can 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 03V344000

Make and modelModel years
Fleetwood Bounder2003, 2004
Fleetwood Pace Arrow2003
Fleetwood Southwind2003, 2004

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.