Equipment

NHTSA recall 13V217000 · announced May 22, 2013 · filed by Fleetwood Rv, Inc. · 184 units affected

The problem

Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.

The risk

A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 American Coach American Revolution
• 2014 Fleetwood Bounder
• 2014 Fleetwood Discovery
• 2014 Fleetwood Expedition
• 2014 Fleetwood Southwind

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.