Service brakes, electric
- Component
- Service brakes, electric
- Manufacturer
- GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- Vehicles affected
- 239
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1999-06-17
- Owners notified
- 1999-07-20
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE BRAKE WIRES MAY BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE UNDERBELLY WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING OF THE WIRE.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR BRAKE FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND WILL TRIM THE UNDERBELLY BACK AND PROTECT THE WIRE FROM ANY SHARP EDGES. IF THE WIRE IS CHAFED IN ANY WAY, IT WILL BE REPLACED.