Fleetwood 1998 Electrical System recall
Recalled April 21, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V083000 · Fleetwood
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. THE UNDERSIZED WIRING CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING WITH A RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKING, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Units
685 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES, THE BATTERY CABLES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUID LINES. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CUSTOMER ACCESSORY WIRING IS UNDERSIZED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Product
Fleetwood FLAIR · Fleetwood STORM
Manufacturer(s)
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →