Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V191000 Reported August 12, 1998

Fleetwood/electrical wiring

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Electrical System · 735 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V191000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
735
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 1998

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V191000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V191000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V191000?

NHTSA recall 98V191000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on August 12, 1998. It addresses: Fleetwood/electrical wiring. The recall affects approximately 735 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V191000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.