FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-06-04.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V142000
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
145
Reported to NHTSA
1999-06-04
Owners notified
1999-06-02
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
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).
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.