Recall 06V032000: 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 8, 2006

Manufacturer

Fleetwood enterprises, inc.

Potentially affected

42vehicles

Model years

2006

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

Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. The correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. The same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.

Possible consequence

Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. If necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel3 complaints
• 2006 Fleetwood Discovery9 complaints
• 2006 Fleetwood Excursion7 complaints