Recall 03V344000: 2003–2004 Fleetwood Southwind and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 16, 2003

Manufacturer

Fleetwood enterprises, inc.

Potentially affected

1,100vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. The hot exhaust can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.

Possible consequence

If the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. Owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Fleetwood Bounder13 complaints
• 2004 Fleetwood Bounder28 complaints
• 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow12 complaints
• 2003 Fleetwood Southwind24 complaints
• 2004 Fleetwood Southwind13 complaints