NHTSA Recall 09V312000: Equipment
FLEETWOOD RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,684 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Fleetwood American Dream.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V312000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 28, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Safety risk
If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V312000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Dream | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood American Eagle | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood American Tradition | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Excursion | 2003 |
| Fleetwood Expedition | 2003 |
| Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Providence | 2003 |
| Fleetwood Revolution | 2002, 2003 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2002, 2003 |
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.