Friday, May 29, 2009

 

RECALL: 2009 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY/EXCURSION/EXPEDITION/PROVIDENCE MOTOR HOMES: BATTERY CABLE

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / DISCOVERY 2009
FLEETWOOD / EXCURSION 2009
FLEETWOOD / EXPEDITION 2009
FLEETWOOD / PROVIDENCE 2009
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 21, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V175000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 311
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 311 MY 2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOUNDER DIESEL MOTOR HOME. THE BATTERY CABLE MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SHAFT CAUSING ENTANGLEMENT OR ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR UN-COMMANDED VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGE BATTERY CABLES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90519. 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

 

RECALL: 2008-2010 SPARTAN CHASSIS: AIR VALVE

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
SPARTAN / ADV 2008-2010
SPARTAN / BEY 2008-2010
SPARTAN / FUR 2008-2010
SPARTAN / GLC 2008-2010
SPARTAN / GLD 2008-2010
SPARTAN / GLS 2008-2010
SPARTAN / K2 2008-2010
SPARTAN / K3 2008-2010
SPARTAN / MG 2008-2010
SPARTAN / MM 2008-2010
SPARTAN / MTR 2008-2010
SPARTAN / NVS 2008-2010
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V184000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 484
Summary:
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 484 MODEL YEARS 2008-2010 ADV, BEY, FUR, GLC, GLD, K2, K3, MG, MM, MTR, AND NVS FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE, AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND DECEMBER 16, 2008 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Consequence:
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277.
Notes:
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09005. 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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