NHTSA Campaign 06V055000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Feb 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequence
THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | BOUNDER DIESEL | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | DISCOVERY | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | EXCURSION | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | EXPEDITION | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | FIESTA | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | FLAIR | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | JAMBOREE | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | PACE ARROW | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | PROVIDENCE | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | REVOLUTION | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | SOUTHWIND | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | STORM | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | TERRA | 2006 | 1,236 |
| FLEETWOOD | TIOGA | 2006 | 1,236 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V055000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.