Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V013000 Reported January 10, 2008

Inoperative inverter/magnum

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Electrical System · 376 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V013000
Manufacturer Campaign
71221
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
376
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 10, 2008

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with a field effect transistor (fet) board built by magnum energy, inc., the circuitry inside certain inverters can cause an inoperative condition resulting in overheating of the inverter.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the inverter may result in a potential fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the inverter free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V013000 or campaign 71221.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V013000?

NHTSA recall 08V013000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on January 10, 2008. It addresses: Inoperative inverter/magnum. The recall affects approximately 376 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number 71221. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.