Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V009000

Exterior lighting: headlights

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-01-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V009000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
140
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-09
Owners notified
2001-01-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE WIRING TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IS INCORRECT CAUSING A LOW BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLAMPS.

Safety risk

THIS REDUCED LIGHTING LEVEL WILL AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE CONNECTORS THAT PLUG INTO THE HEADLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2001. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FLEETWOOD American Eagle2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.