Recall 11V298000: 2011–2012 Fleetwood Southwind and 4 other models
- Report received
- May 24, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Fleetwood rv, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 703vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2012
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
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Fleetwood Bounder2 complaints
- 2012 Fleetwood Bounder1 complaints
- 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic1 complaints
- 2011 Fleetwood Southwind0 complaints
- 2012 Fleetwood Southwind3 complaints
- 2011 Fleetwood Storm2 complaints
- 2011 Fleetwood Terra1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.