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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, WHILE BEING REPAIRED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, WHILE BEING REPAIRED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUST AND THE ENTIRE CRADLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
NHTSA ODI #10621757
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2011
EquipmentStructureVisibility
2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALL WINDOWS AND THE FRONT DOOR. ALL, AS WITH OTHER FLEETWOOD OWNERS HAVE FOGGED UP BETWEEN THE GLASS. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE SAFETY PROBLEM AND OUR NEXT STEP IS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST FLEETWOOD. THE WINDOWS NEED TO BE REPLACED, FLEETWOOD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND IS RESPONSIBLE. IF…
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2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALL WINDOWS AND THE FRONT DOOR. ALL, AS WITH OTHER FLEETWOOD OWNERS HAVE FOGGED UP BETWEEN THE GLASS. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE SAFETY PROBLEM AND OUR NEXT STEP IS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST FLEETWOOD. THE WINDOWS NEED TO BE REPLACED, FLEETWOOD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND IS RESPONSIBLE. IF ANYONE CAN ASSIST PLEASE CALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10412351
7,050 miles · Sep 23, 2008
StructureVisibility
DUAL PANE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS A FAILED SEAL THAT RESULTS IN WINDOW BECOMING DISCOLORED. SIDE MIRROR CAN NO LONGER BE SEEN THROUGH THIS WINDOW MAKING THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS BRAND WINDOW BUT DOES NOT OFFER ANY REMEDY. WINDOW MUST BE REPLACED AT A CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE TO CON…
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DUAL PANE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS A FAILED SEAL THAT RESULTS IN WINDOW BECOMING DISCOLORED. SIDE MIRROR CAN NO LONGER BE SEEN THROUGH THIS WINDOW MAKING THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS BRAND WINDOW BUT DOES NOT OFFER ANY REMEDY. WINDOW MUST BE REPLACED AT A CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE TO CONSUMER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10243214
4,024 miles · Sep 23, 2005
EquipmentStructureInjury
DT: CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRIC SHADE FELL OFF OF 2004 FLEETWOOD COACH AND HURT HIS HAND. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 24, 2005. AS HE WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT IN THE ROAD THERE WAS A ROCK THAT STRUCK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOORS. THE ROCK DAMAGED THE UNDERNEATH OF THE DOOR. *AK BOTH HANGERS BROKE AND WERE HANGING BY THE WIRES O…
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DT: CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRIC SHADE FELL OFF OF 2004 FLEETWOOD COACH AND HURT HIS HAND. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 24, 2005. AS HE WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT IN THE ROAD THERE WAS A ROCK THAT STRUCK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOORS. THE ROCK DAMAGED THE UNDERNEATH OF THE DOOR. *AK BOTH HANGERS BROKE AND WERE HANGING BY THE WIRES ON ONE END. THE CONSUERM HAD TO CUT THE WIRES TO RELEASE THE SHADE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10134591
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2004
Structure
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR, AND THEN FRONT DOOR OPENED. THIS CAUSED GREAT CONCERN TO THE CONSUMER. SHE HAD SPOKEN WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER AT THIS TIME. *AK
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C MOTOR HOMES; AND PROWLER, WILDERNESS, TERRY, MALLARD, PIONEER, PRIDE AND TRIUMPH CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH POLAR MACH AND POLAR CUB AIR CONDITIONERS, THE SOLAR PANEL RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD FRACTURE THE PLASTIC SHROUD IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE ATTACHMENT HOLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD OR A CRASH.
Remedy: AIRXCEL WILL REINFORCE THE SOLAR PANELS WITH METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 AIRXCEL AT 719-676-2326 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ELECTRIC POWER FOR THE ENTRY DOORSTEP "LAST OUT" FEATURE HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED AND THE ENTRY DOORSTEP WILL NOT OPERATE IN "LAST OUT" MODE. THE "LAST OUT" IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT CAUSES THE ENTRY DOORSTEP TO EXTEND ONE LAST TIME IF THE ENTRY DOORSTEP POWER SWITCH IS OFF AND THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROVIDE POWER SO THE ENTRY DOORSTEP "LAST OUT" FEATURE IS ACTIVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
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Defect investigations
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PE06005 · Inadvertent SLIDE-OUT Extension Movement
Opened Jan 20, 2006 · Closed May 2, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR POSSIBLY IMPACT AN OBJECT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.ODI CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT SLIDE OUT ROOMS WERE INSTALLED IN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FOLDING TRAILERS. AS PART OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI VISITED A RV SHOW AND THE FLEETWOOD PAXINOS PLANT TO EXAMINE SLIDE OUTS IN VARIOUS NEW MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.DURING THE INVESTIGATION ODI LEARNED THAT THERE ARE TWO METHODS USED TO EXTEND SLIDE OUT ROOMS.SOME MANUFACTURERS USE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND OTHERS, SUCH AS FLEETWOOD, USE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)
An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.
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