NHTSA Recall 08V240000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,263 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Fleetwood American Dream.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V240000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 3, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
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 08V240000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Dream | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2001, 2006, 2007 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2006 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2006 |
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.