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Fleetwood Storm Recall 12V535: Structure

NHTSA campaign 12V535, reported November 6, 2012, 842 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V535FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.
Risk
The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
Remedy
Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Notes
Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025FRV. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Encounter20102011
Fleetwood Storm201120122013
Fleetwood Terra2012