Vehicle recall 97V178000 · October 7, 1997
Fleetwood Bounder and Pace Arrow
Vehicle description: class a motor homes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.
- Consequence
- This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin October 31, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 1997
- Filed by
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Owner notification
- October 31, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,915
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fleetwood Bounder (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- Fleetwood Pace Arrow (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
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