ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES
— Recall Campaign #07V101000
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES IS INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED FROM SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES. IN THE EVENT OUT GASSING OCCURS FROM THE BATTERIES AND THE GASES ARE EXPOSED TO A SPARK OF MEASURABLE SIZE AND DURATION, IGNITION OF THE GASSES MAY OCCUR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 160 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V101000
| Manufacturer: | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 14, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V101000 |
| Units affected: | 160 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES IS INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED FROM SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES. IN THE EVENT OUT GASSING OCCURS FROM THE BATTERIES AND THE GASES ARE EXPOSED TO A SPARK OF MEASURABLE SIZE AND DURATION, IGNITION OF THE GASSES MAY OCCUR.
- Consequeces:
- THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A COMPARTMENT SPACER AND BULB SEAL TO THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE HOUSE BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
- Notes:
- FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 70219.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.