Recall 98V083000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 1998-1998 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
RECALL This recall affects up to 685 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V083000 |
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 685 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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