NHTSA Recall 04V087000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 735 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V087000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | February 18, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.
Safety risk
The rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.
Remedy
Airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. 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 airxcel at 719-676-2326 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 04V087000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Excursion | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2004 |
| Fleetwood Revolution | 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.