NHTSA Recall 01V058000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2001-02-23. An estimated 200 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE ON TOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING ABRASION TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR POSSIBLE FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CABLES AND NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2001. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).