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Fleetwood Terra Recall 13V218: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 13V218, reported May 23, 2013, 113 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V218Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Bounder Classic and Terra motorhomes manufactured between July 9, 2012 and January 16, 2013. The tire load index letter printed on the Federal Certification Tag is incorrect. Due to the inaccurate label, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
The vehicle may be inadvertently fitted with incorrect replacement tires, which could lead tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fleetwood will mail the corrected tags to dealers and owners. Owners who are not comfortable installing these labels may get them installed at a dealer, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418. Fleetwood's recall number is 130417FRV.
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

Fleetwood Bounder Classic2013
Fleetwood Terra2013