Recall 11V009 covers 11 2010-2011 Fleetwood Bounder and Southwind motor homes for LPG tank damage. Repair is free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer.
Fleetwood is recalling 11 Bounder and Southwind Class A motor homes from model years 2010-2011 under recall 11V009 because the LPG tank can contact a spring shackle carrier bolt and be damaged. An LPG release raises the risk of fire, injury, death, or loss of the vehicle, and the Fleetwood dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The LPG tank on affected 2010-2011 Fleetwood Bounder and Southwind motor homes stores liquefied petroleum gas for the coach systems that use propane. The tank is supposed to sit clear of nearby chassis and suspension hardware, including the spring shackle carrier bolt, so the tank shell is not scraped or struck during normal use.
On these motor homes, the LPG tank sits close enough to the spring shackle carrier bolt for contact to occur. That contact can damage the tank surface. A propane tank depends on an undamaged shell and fittings to hold fuel safely, so any contact point near suspension hardware needs dealer inspection and correction.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are unlikely to notice the clearance problem from the driver seat, and the first visible clue is damage found during inspection around the LPG tank and nearby spring shackle carrier bolt.
Who's affected?
Bounder and Southwind motorhomes share the same LPG tank assembly scope, with Southwind listed for both 2010 and 2011.
| 2010 Fleetwood Bounder | Tank assembly |
|---|---|
| 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | Tank assembly |
| 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | Tank assembly |
| Units affected | 11 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Damage to the propane tank can release LPG gas and lead to a fire, with risk of death, injury, or loss of the vehicle. Keep the recall inspection high on your service list and ask the dealer before using the propane system if you suspect tank damage. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Fleetwood Bounder or Southwind motor home is included in this recall.
- Contact Fleetwood customer service at 1-800-509-3418 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 11V009.
- Schedule the free LPG tank inspection with a franchised Fleetwood dealer; the repair addresses tank damage from contact with the spring shackle carrier bolt.
- Bring the recall notice if Fleetwood sent one. If not, reference recall number 11V009 when you call.
- Avoid using the propane system until the LPG tank has been inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
The described dealer repair is to remove the propane tank, inspect it for damage from contact with the spring shackle carrier bolt, and replace the tank when inspection shows replacement is needed. A Fleetwood technician handles the inspection and any tank replacement. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Before making repair plans, confirm timing with a Fleetwood dealer. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| January 7, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V009?
Recall 11V009 covers 11 2010-2011 Fleetwood Bounder and Southwind Class A motor homes with an LPG tank that can contact a spring shackle carrier bolt. That contact can damage the tank. Fleetwood dealers remove and inspect the propane tank, then replace it if needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Fleetwood Bounder or Southwind is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 11V009. If it is, contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer or Fleetwood RV at 1-800-509-3418 to schedule the LPG tank inspection. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Fleetwood's remedy says dealers will remove and inspect the propane tank, then replace it if needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is propane gas release from a damaged LPG tank. Fleetwood's filing lists fire, injury, death, or loss of the vehicle as the official consequence. The repair path is to have the dealer inspect the tank and replace it if damage is found.
When did Fleetwood start the recall repair?
Fleetwood began the safety recall repair on March 2, 2011. If your VIN is included and the repair was never completed, contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer or Fleetwood RV at 1-800-509-3418 and reference recall 11V009.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V009000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-509-3418 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V009 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V009000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →