Model year record

1988 FLEETWOOD Limited

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V097000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
16,000
Reported to NHTSA
1988-06-24
Owners notified
1988-07-19

Defect description

MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL COOLER LINES OR SHARP OBJECTS AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REROUTE AND REPLACE BATTERY CABLES AS NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1989 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.