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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V535📅 Nov 13, 2012

2011–2013 Fleetwood Storm & 2010–2011 Fleetwood Encounter + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V535000
Manufacturer recall #
121025FRV
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
Vehicles affected
842
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-509-3418
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 19, 2012
Built
Apr 26, 2011 – May 10, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025FRV. 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 www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V535 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V535?

2011–2013 Fleetwood Storm & 2010–2011 Fleetwood Encounter + 1 more. 842 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fleetwood dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-509-3418.