NHTSA Recall 99V142000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1999-06-04. An estimated 145 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A NOTCH IN THE HEAT SHIELD, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION.
Risk
THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
Manufacturer campaign number: 90602
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1999.ONLY 1 CUSTOMER INVOLVED:CRUISE AMERICA, MESA, ARIZONA.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-800-445-3307.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).