Recall 11V074 covers 88 2009-2011 Fleetwood Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, and Discovery RVs with slow refrigerator shutoff sensors. Free remedy through Norcold dealers.
Fleetwood is recalling 88 2009-2011 Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, and Discovery recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator's safety sensor or thermal switch can fail to cut power in time to prevent a fire, and the Fleetwood dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Norcold 1200-series refrigerator in these 2009-2011 Fleetwood Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, and Discovery recreational vehicles uses electric power to run its cooling system. It also has protection built into the refrigerator, either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch, that is supposed to shut power off when high temperatures are detected.
On the recalled refrigerators, that shutoff protection does not respond fast enough. If the refrigerator reaches a high-temperature condition, power stays on longer than it should. That delay defeats the safety function that is meant to help prevent a potential fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. A refrigerator that appears normal still needs the recall repair if the VIN is included, because the issue is the response time of the shutoff protection, not a routine use problem the driver can reliably see or feel.
Who's affected?
Spans five Fleetwood motorhome lines across the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, all tied to recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.
| 2010 Fleetwood Bounder | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2010 Fleetwood Southwind | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Fleetwood Southwind | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Fleetwood American Allegiance | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Fleetwood Revolution Le | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Fleetwood Discovery | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 88 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The refrigerator shutoff system can fail to cut power fast enough when high temperatures are detected, increasing the risk of a fire. Schedule the recall work promptly and avoid using the refrigerator until a dealer confirms the remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Fleetwood Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, or Discovery is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Fleetwood or Norcold owner notice if you have not received one, then use it to request the free refrigerator remedy.
- Contact a Norcold dealer for the free 1200-series refrigerator remedy that corrects the slow high-temperature shutoff response.
- Reference recall number 11V074 when you call so the dealer can match the repair to your Fleetwood RV.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until the remedy is complete because the shutoff system can fail to stop power in time to prevent a fire.
What happens at the repair
Fleetwood is working with Norcold to identify affected owners of the 2009-2011 Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, and Discovery motorhomes. The repair path goes through a Norcold dealer, where the refrigerator remedy is provided free of charge. The recall filing does not name the exact refrigerator part or software step changed, but it ties the work to the 1200-series Norcold refrigerator shutoff system. The final dealer repair is free once available, and owners can contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 for the recall remedy process.
Timeline
| January 28, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V074?
Recall 11V074 covers 88 2009-2011 Fleetwood Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, and Discovery recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff sensor or thermal switch does not stop power fast enough when high temperatures are detected, increasing fire risk.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Fleetwood Bounder, Southwind, American Allegiance, Revolution Le, or Discovery is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 11V074. If it is, contact a Norcold dealer for the free refrigerator remedy. Have recall number 11V074 ready when you call, and use Norcold's recall line at 1-800-767-9101 if the dealer needs direction.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Fleetwood's recall remedy says owners will receive the refrigerator remedy free of charge through Norcold dealers. Federal recall law also requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The Norcold refrigerator has a sensing algorithm or thermal switch meant to shut off power when high temperatures are detected, but the recall says the response time is not fast enough to prevent a potential fire.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on June 6, 2011. Fleetwood worked with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners, and owners were instructed to contact Norcold dealers for the free refrigerator remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V074000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V074 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V074000 |
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 →