Recall 10V251 covers 44 2010 Fleetwood Class A motor homes for alternator shorts. Repair is free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer.
Fleetwood recall 10V251 covers 44 2010 Bounder, Bounder Classic, Fiesta, Southwind, and Terra motor homes because a low resistance electrical short can form in the Remy alternator voltage regulator. The short can happen without warning and creates a vehicle fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once Fleetwood makes it available.
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What's wrong?
In the affected 2010 Fleetwood Terra, Southwind, Bounder, Fiesta, and Bounder Classic motor homes, the alternator is part of the engine charging system. These motor homes use a Workhorse Custom Chassis, a General Motors gasoline engine, and a Remy alternator. The alternator makes electrical power while the engine runs, and the voltage regulator controls that output so the battery and electrical system get a steady charge.
The defect is inside the alternator's voltage regulator. The recall describes a low resistance electrical short, which means electricity finds an unintended easy path through the regulator instead of staying in the designed circuit. When that happens, the alternator and regulator are no longer controlling current the way they were built to. This is an electrical fault in the charging system, not a normal owner maintenance issue.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a dashboard light, smell, or noise as proof that the alternator voltage regulator is safe.
Who's affected?
Covers five Fleetwood motorhome lines from the 2010 model year, all tied to the same electrical system component.
| 2010 Fleetwood Terra | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | electrical system |
| 2010 Fleetwood Bounder | electrical system |
| 2010 Fleetwood Fiesta | electrical system |
| 2010 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | electrical system |
| Units affected | 44 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short in the alternator can happen without warning and result in a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection soon and use the vehicle only as needed until the dealer checks it. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Fleetwood Terra, Southwind, Bounder, Fiesta, or Bounder Classic is included in this recall.
- Contact Fleetwood or Navistar/Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 to confirm the current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Schedule the alternator inspection and replacement if needed; this addresses the voltage-regulator short that can start a vehicle fire.
- Bring any recall notice you received, and reference recall number 10V251 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary driving until the alternator inspection is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Fleetwood technician inspects the alternator for the electrical short condition described in the recall. If the alternator needs replacement, the technician replaces it. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Fleetwood's filing says Navistar and Workhorse are handling owner notification and the remedy for this campaign, so the service desk can confirm the correct repair path for your motor home.
Timeline
| June 9, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V251?
Recall 10V251 covers 44 2010 Fleetwood Terra, Southwind, Bounder, Fiesta, and Bounder Classic motor homes built with a Workhorse Custom Chassis, a General Motors gasoline engine, and a Remy alternator. The alternator voltage regulator can develop a low-resistance electrical short and start a vehicle fire.
What should I do if my 2010 Fleetwood Terra, Southwind, Bounder, Fiesta, or Bounder Classic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 10V251. If it is, contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer to schedule the alternator inspection. Reference recall number 10V251 when you call. The dealer will replace the alternator if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Fleetwood dealers will inspect the alternator and replace it if necessary free of charge. Have your VIN and recall number 10V251 ready when you contact the service desk.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a vehicle fire from an electrical short inside the alternator voltage regulator. The filing says the short can occur without warning, so an owner should not wait for a dashboard light or driveability symptom before checking the VIN and arranging the free inspection.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the alternator short described in recall 10V251. Treat the VIN check as the deciding step. If your 2010 Fleetwood motor home is included, schedule the free dealer inspection and ask the service desk whether the alternator must be replaced.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V251000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-877-246-7731 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V251 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V251000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →