Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V191000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 735 affected units, FLEETWOOD/ELECTRICAL WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: travel trailers (only models 26a and 24b are affected, and further identified by the characters "7a26" or "7b24" in the fourth through seventh positions of the vehicle identification number. the main wiring harness and generator battery wiring could be damaged by the generator exhaust system.

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate and secure the battery cable and main wiring harness away from the generator exhaust system; install a heat shield to protect wiring from excessive heat exposure from the generator exhaust; and replace any damaged wiring, if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V191000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-08-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fleetwood/electrical wiring

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 735

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: travel trailers (only models 26a and 24b are affected, and further identified by the characters "7a26" or "7b24" in the fourth through seventh positions of the vehicle identification number. the main wiring harness and generator battery wiring could be damaged by the generator exhaust system.

Consequence Summary: This condition could cause melting of the wiring insulation, creating an electrical short. this could lead to a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will relocate and secure the battery cable and main wiring harness away from the generator exhaust system; install a heat shield to protect wiring from excessive heat exposure from the generator exhaust; and replace any damaged wiring, if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V191000

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