NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Fleetwood Encounter Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Fleetwood Encounter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Fleetwood Encounter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #12V535000

Reported November 6, 2012 · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 842 vehicles

Defect description

Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Encounter vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009, through May 13, 2010; 2011-2013 Storm vehicles manufactured from May 21, 2010, through September 18, 2012; and 2012 Terra vehicles manufactured from April 26, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The entry step to the motorhome lacks sufficient support and may become damaged by repeated use.

Safety consequence

The step may collapse during use potentially causing personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinforce the step structural support. The safety recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418.

Notes

Fleetwood RV's safety recall number is 121025FRV. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #10V167000

Reported April 23, 2010 · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

Potentially affected: 94 vehicles

Defect description

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC 30T AND MODEL YEAR 2010 ENCOUNTER 28MS, 30SA AND 32BH CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 26, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567,"CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT AND REAR TIRE PSI.

Safety consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF CUSTOMERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE TAGS THEY MAY TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THEY WILL PERFORM THIS SERVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Notes

FLEETWORD RV RECALL NO. 10420FRV.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Fleetwood Encounter model years

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