Vehicle recall 13V217000 · May 22, 2013
American Coach American Revolution, Fleetwood Bounder and 3 more models
Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
- Consequence
- A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V217000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2013
- Filed by
- Fleetwood RV, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 130517FRV
- Owner notification
- June 12, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 184
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Coach American Revolution (2014): 2014
- Fleetwood Bounder (2014): 2014
- Fleetwood Discovery (2014): 2014
- Fleetwood Expedition (2014): 2014
- Fleetwood Southwind (2014): 2014
Has your American Coach been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Coach dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.