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Fleetwood Pulse Recall 18V559: Generator Exhaust Can Melt Waste Tank, Causing Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V559, reported August 23, 2018, 31 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain motorhomes equipped with a diesel-fuel generator may have the generator's exhaust pipe routed too close to the polypropylene water waste tank. If the exhaust pipe contacts the tank, the tank may melt, which increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free of charge. Authorized dealers will correct the generator exhaust pipe routing and repair the waste water tank as necessary. REV Recreation Group will also notify owners directly. For questions, you can contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 and reference recall number 180817REV.

If you own an affected motorhome, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V559REV Recreation Group
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Pulse, and 2018-2019 Holiday Rambler Prodigy motorhomes equipped with diesel-fuel generators. The generator's exhaust pipe may be routed close to the polypropylene water waste tank.
Risk
If the exhaust pipe contacts the waste water tank, the tank may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will correct the generator exhaust pipe routing and repair the waste water tank as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180817REV.
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 Pulse2018
Holiday Rambler Prodigy20182019