NHTSA Recall 11V298000: Electrical system: wiring
FLEETWOOD RV, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 703 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Fleetwood Bounder.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 110520FRV |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | May 24, 2011 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
Safety risk
A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood's safety recall no. 110520frv.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 11V298000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder | 2011, 2012 |
| Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 2011, 2012 |
| Fleetwood Storm | 2011 |
| Fleetwood Terra | 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.