The problem
Fleetwood is recalling 919my 2008-2009 jamboree sport and tioga ranger motor homes. The potable, gray and black holding tank straps may experience a premature fatigue condition which may result in one of the tanks separating from the motor home.
The risk
This could possibly result in personal injury and/or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the straps. The recall began on december 10, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 80917. Customers may 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 08V504000.
- 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.