NHTSA Recall 96V220000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1996-11-01. An estimated 1,110 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 15, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-909-351-3800.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.