NHTSA recall 07V504000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Fleetwood Bounder and 2 more
Reported Oct 25, 2007133 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Maker’s number 71004Built Jan 4, 2007 – Sep 28, 2007
The defect
On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. water can short out the electronic control relay for the slide-out room control mechanism.
The risk
The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home IS parked.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.