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Fleetwood Bounder Recall 13V217: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V217, reported May 22, 2013, 184 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V217Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

American Coach American Revolution2014
Fleetwood Bounder2014
Fleetwood Discovery2014
Fleetwood Expedition2014
Fleetwood Southwind2014