Recall 13V218 covers 113 2013 Fleetwood Terra and Bounder Classic motorhomes with incorrect tire load labels. Corrected tags are free through Fleetwood dealers.
Fleetwood recalled 113 2013 Terra and Bounder Classic motorhomes under recall 13V218 because the Federal Certification Tag lists the wrong tire load index letter. If an owner follows that label during tire replacement, the motorhome can receive incorrect tires, which can fail and raise crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Tag on the 2013 Fleetwood Terra and Bounder Classic is the permanent label that lists required vehicle certification information. For a motorhome owner or service desk, that tag helps confirm tire and weight-related details that belong to that specific vehicle configuration.
On affected motorhomes, the tire load index letter printed on the tag is wrong. The load index is the tire rating code tied to how much weight a tire is rated to carry. When that letter is inaccurate, the label does not match the certified tire information for the motorhome, which is why the vehicles do not comply with federal certification requirements.
There is no warning sign before failure. This recall is about incorrect printed information on the certification label, so the owner will not hear, feel, or see a driving symptom from the label itself.
Who's affected?
Covers the Terra and Bounder Classic motorhomes from the same model year, with the same vehicle-label issue.
| 2013 Fleetwood Terra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 113 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect replacement tire information can cause the wrong tires to be installed on the motorhome. A tire that does not match the vehicle's required specification can fail and increase the risk of a crash. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Fleetwood Terra or Bounder Classic is included in this recall.
- Watch for Fleetwood's corrected Federal Certification Tag if you have not received it.
- Install the corrected tag so tire shops use the right tire load index, or ask a Fleetwood dealer to install it free.
- Contact Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 with questions and reference recall number 13V218 (Fleetwood recall 130417FRV).
- Bring the recall notice and corrected tag to the dealer if you want help with installation.
What happens at the repair
Fleetwood mailed corrected Federal Certification Tags to dealers and owners after the recall began on June 20, 2013. The fix is a label correction: the incorrect tire load index letter on the certification tag is replaced with the corrected tag. Owners comfortable with the label installation can install the corrected tag themselves. If dealer installation is needed, a Fleetwood technician installs the corrected label free of charge once the remedy is available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 23, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V218?
Recall 13V218 covers 113 2013 Fleetwood Terra and Bounder Classic motorhomes with an incorrect tire load index letter on the Federal Certification Tag. The wrong label can lead an owner or service shop to install incorrect replacement tires, raising crash risk. Fleetwood provides corrected labels.
What should I do if my 2013 Fleetwood Terra or Bounder Classic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 13V218. If it is, use the corrected certification tag Fleetwood provided, or contact a Fleetwood dealer to have the label installed free of charge. Reference recall 13V218 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and Fleetwood says owners who are not comfortable installing the corrected label can have a dealer install it free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire failure from the wrong replacement tires. The incorrect tire load index on the certification tag can lead someone to fit tires that do not match the motorhome's required load rating, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Fleetwood motorhome used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Check your VIN because the year and model are not enough to confirm coverage. If your motorhome is included, ask Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or a Fleetwood dealer about the corrected certification tag.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V218000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-509-3418 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V218 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V218000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →