Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V236000 Reported November 22, 1996

Fleetwood/slide-out room

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Visibility · 241 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V236000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
241
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 22, 1996

Defect Summary

The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.

Safety Consequence

If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.

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 96V236000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V236000

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

What is recall 96V236000?

NHTSA recall 96V236000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on November 22, 1996. It addresses: Fleetwood/slide-out room. The recall affects approximately 241 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.