NHTSA Recall 09V191000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2009-06-02. An estimated 61 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 61 MY 2009-2010 TIOGA RANGER AND JAMBOREE SPORT CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS THAT HAVE HAD THE WHEELBASES EXTENDED, HAVE ALSO REQUIRED AN EXTENDED BRAKE LINE. THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
Risk
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKES. LOSS OF BRAKES MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE EXTENSION AND/OR CONNECTION FITTINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Manufacturer campaign number: 90521
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90521.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> .