Model year record

2010 Fleetwood Encounter recalls & problems

The 2010 Fleetwood Encounter has 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureNov 6, 2012

Structure

Recall 12V535000842 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.
Risk: The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.
Fix: Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418.

EquipmentJun 28, 2010

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V30400077 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ENCOUNTER AND MODEL YEAR 2011 STORM 28MS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2009 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. AN EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE ROAD SIDE BEDROOM WALL. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY, PERSONS IN THE BEDROOM AREA MUST EXIT THROUGH THE DOOR SIDE BEDROOM EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW OR THROUGH THE FORWARD ENTRY DOOR.
Risk: IF THE ENTRY DOOR AND THE DOOR SIDE BEDROOM EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS ARE BLOCKED, THERE IS NO WAY OUT OF THE MOTOR HOME INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ROAD SIDE WINDOW AND REPLACE IT WITH AN EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 800-509-3418.

EquipmentMay 25, 2010

Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Furnace

Recall 10V224000114 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 JAMBOREE SPORT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE SPORT, TIOGA AND TIOGA RANGER MODEL 31N AND ENCOUNTER MODEL 32H CLASS A & C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 23, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2010. THE LPG SUPPLY LINES FOR THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE THAT ARE ROUTED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY SHARP EDGES IF UNPROTECTED.
Risk: THE DAMAGE LPG SUPPLY LINES MAY RESULT IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LPG SUPPLY LINES, AND INSTALL WIRE LOOMS AND SECURE THE SUPPLY LINES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

EquipmentApr 23, 2010

Other › Labels

Recall 10V16700094 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC 30T AND MODEL YEAR 2010 ENCOUNTER 28MS, 30SA AND 32BH CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 26, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567,"CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT AND REAR TIRE PSI.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Fix: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF CUSTOMERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE TAGS THEY MAY TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THEY WILL PERFORM THIS SERVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.