The problem
On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. Water can short out the electronic control relay for the slide-out room control mechanism.
The risk
The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 71004. Customers 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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V504000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.