The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V009000·Announced 2011-01-07

Fleetwood Recalls 2010-2011 Motorhomes Due to LPG Tank Damage Risk

Fleetwood is recalling certain 2010-2011 Bounder and Southwind motorhomes because the LPG tank can be damaged by a bolt, potentially causing a gas leak and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in a fire leading to death or injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Southwind and model year 2010 Bounder Class-A motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) tank can come into contact with the spring shackle carrier bolt, which may damage the tank.

This damage has the potential to lead to an unintended release of LPG gas. Such a release could result in a fire, which may lead to death, injury, or loss of the vehicle.

Dealers will remove and inspect the propane tank and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2011. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-509-3418 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, BOUNDER
Brand
FLEETWOOD
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
11

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SOUTHWIND
  • BOUNDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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