NHTSA Recall 04V454000
Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2004-09-27. An estimated 18 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES DO NOT HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE CONSIDERABLY BRIGHTER THAN THE RUNNING OR TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IF ALL ARE ON AT THE SAME TIME.
Risk
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE'S OPERATOR IS UNAWARE THAT YOU HAVE APPLIED YOUR BRAKES.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Manufacturer campaign number: 40903
Notes
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 40903.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).