NHTSA Recall 11V074000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
FLEETWOOD RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Fleetwood American Allegiance.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V074000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 28, 2011 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Safety risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch designed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected may not activate in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Fleetwood rv is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact norcold 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 11V074000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Allegiance | 2009 |
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2010 |
| Fleetwood Discovery | 2009 |
| Fleetwood Revolution LE | 2009 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2010, 2011 |
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.