The problem
Fleetwood is recalling 124 my 2009 tioga and jamboree 31m class c motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." The certification tag and the cargo carrying capacity tag figures related to the fresh water tank capacity of 50 gallons is incorrect. The correct water tank capacity is 35 gallons.
The risk
A misprint label could lead to failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail new serial number specific certification tags and cargo carrying capacity tags along with installation instructions. If customers do not feel comfortable installing the tags they may take their motor homes to any fleetwood dealer and they will perform this service free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 90305. Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 09V085000.
- 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.