Recall 13V217 affects 184 selected 2014 Fleetwood motorhomes for loose solar-panel fasteners that can detach. Repair is free at Fleetwood dealers.
Fleetwood is recalling 184 2014 Discovery, Expedition, American Revolution, Bounder, and Southwind motorhomes because fasteners that hold the solar panel can loosen during normal use. A loose panel can separate during travel, creating a road hazard and raising crash risk; Fleetwood dealers will complete the repair free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The roof-mounted solar panel on the 2014 Fleetwood Discovery, Expedition, American Revolution, Bounder, and Southwind motorhomes helps supply electrical power to the coach batteries. Fasteners secure that panel to the roof structure, keeping it fixed in place while the motorhome is parked or moving.
In NHTSA campaign 13V217, the problem is that those fasteners can become loose during normal use. Once the fasteners loosen, the panel is no longer held as firmly against the roof. The filing does not identify a separate root cause, so the owner-facing issue is the loose attachment hardware itself.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not assume they will hear noise from the roof or see the panel shift from the ground before the fasteners lose their hold.
Who's affected?
Covers five 2014 motorhome model lines, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2014 Fleetwood Discovery | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2014 Fleetwood Expedition | Equipment |
| 2014 American Coach American Revolution | Equipment |
| 2014 Fleetwood Bounder | Equipment |
| 2014 Fleetwood Southwind | Equipment |
| Units affected | 184 |
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?
A loose solar panel creates a risk of separation during travel. If the panel comes loose, it creates a road hazard for nearby traffic, increases crash risk, and carries personal injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Fleetwood Discovery, Expedition, American Revolution, Bounder, or Southwind motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact Fleetwood customer service at 1-800-322-8216 to confirm the locking-nut repair path for your VIN.
- Ask a franchised Fleetwood dealer about the free locking-nut installation that secures the loose solar-panel fasteners.
- Bring the recall notice if Fleetwood mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V217 when you call.
- Avoid travel with loose or rattling solar-panel hardware until the dealer repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Fleetwood technician installs new locking nuts that secure the solar panel to the motorhome. Because the remedy status is not marked available, confirm scheduling with a Fleetwood dealer before you bring the motorhome in. Once the repair is available for your VIN, the dealer repair is free under recall 13V217. The work focuses on keeping the solar panel fasteners tight during normal use, so ask the service desk to confirm that the new locking nuts were installed before you pick up the motorhome.
Timeline
| May 22, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V217?
Recall 13V217 covers 184 2014 Fleetwood Discovery, Expedition, American Revolution, Bounder, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel can loosen during normal use, letting the panel separate during travel. Fleetwood dealers install new locking nuts for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Fleetwood Discovery, Expedition, American Revolution, Bounder, or Southwind is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 13V217. If it is, contact a Fleetwood dealer to schedule installation of the new solar-panel locking nuts. Reference recall number 13V217 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Fleetwood's remedy says dealers install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel free of charge.
What is the safety risk from this Fleetwood solar panel recall?
The safety risk is that a loose solar panel can separate from the motorhome during travel. That creates a road hazard for other vehicles and increases crash risk. The dealer repair secures the solar panel with new locking nuts.
When did the Fleetwood recall repair begin?
Fleetwood began the recall repair on June 13, 2013. Owners can contact a Fleetwood dealer to schedule the locking-nut repair, or call Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216 with recall number 130517FRV.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V217000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-322-8216 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V217 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V217000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →