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NHTSA Recall 06V055000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,236 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.

1,236
vehicles potentially affected
15
models affected
2006
owners notified (March 17)
NHTSA campaign06V055000
Manufacturer campaign60220
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedFebruary 23, 2006
Owner notificationMarch 17, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.

Safety risk

This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Notes

Fleetwood recall no.60220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V055000

Make and modelModel years
Fleetwood Bounder2006
Fleetwood Bounder Diesel2006
Fleetwood Discovery2006
Fleetwood Excursion2006
Fleetwood Expedition2006
Fleetwood Fiesta2006
Fleetwood Flair2006
Fleetwood Jamboree2006
Fleetwood Pace Arrow2006
Fleetwood Providence2006
Fleetwood Revolution2006
Fleetwood Southwind2006
Fleetwood Storm2006
Fleetwood Terra2006
Fleetwood Tioga2006

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.