Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V069000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 123 affected units, FLEETWOOD/BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These motor homes are wired in such a manner that the vehicle operator must ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the "use" position to activate rear cap tail lamps, stop lamps, backup lamps, turn signal lamps, and clearance lamps.

Corrective Action

Dealers will rewire the motor home so that the affected rear cap lamps remain energized whenever the chassis engine is running. owner notification began march 18, 2002. 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 1-800-322-8216.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V069000
Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: Fleetwood/battery disconnect switch
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: These motor homes are wired in such a manner that the vehicle operator must ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the "use" position to activate rear cap tail lamps, stop lamps, backup lamps, turn signal lamps, and clearance lamps.
Consequence Summary: Operation of the motor home without these lamps makes the motor home less visible and does not signal turn, backup, or braking actions of the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will rewire the motor home so that the affected rear cap lamps remain energized whenever the chassis engine is running. owner notification began march 18, 2002. 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 1-800-322-8216.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b748.yfaz~uyi9
NHTSA ID: 02V069000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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