Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V083000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 685 affected units, FLEETWOOD/BATTERY CABLES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V083000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-04-21T00:00:00

Subject: Fleetwood/battery cables

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 685

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xmth-p97r-tw2q

NHTSA ID: 98V083000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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