2006-2009 Fleetwood Bounder, Fleetwood Bounder Diesel and others recall: cables

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 18, 2009. It covers about 3,782 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,782
reported: Feb 18, 2009
owners notified: May 26, 2009
related complaints: 12

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong: Fleetwood is recalling 3,782 my 2006-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and boulder diesel motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft.
Risk: This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on may, 26 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.

Recall number 09V056000

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Bounder 2006 2006
Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009
Fleetwood Discovery 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Fleetwood Excursion 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Fleetwood Expedition 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Fleetwood Providence 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about electrical problems.

2006 Fleetwood Bounder 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2009 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2006 Fleetwood Discovery 2007 Fleetwood Discovery 2008 Fleetwood Discovery 2009 Fleetwood Discovery 2006 Fleetwood Excursion 2007 Fleetwood Excursion 2008 Fleetwood Excursion 2009 Fleetwood Excursion

Questions about recall 09V056000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Fleetwood Bounder, Fleetwood Bounder Diesel and others cables?

Yes. Recall 09V056000, reported on February 18, 2009, covers about 3,782 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V056000?

Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on may, 26 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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