IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKE LIGHTS
— Recall Campaign #93V043000
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKE LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) OF THE TRAILER ALLOWS THE STEEL LIFTING CABLES USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE FOLDING TOP TO RUB AGAINST THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WHENEVER THE TOP IS LOWERED OR RAISED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,122 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V043000
| Manufacturer: | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | March 23, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V043000 |
| Units affected: | 1,122 |
- Description:
- IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKE LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) OF THE TRAILER ALLOWS THE STEEL LIFTING CABLES USED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE FOLDING TOP TO RUB AGAINST THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WHENEVER THE TOP IS LOWERED OR RAISED.
- Consequeces:
- CONTINUED RUBBING FROM THE STEEL LIFTING CABLES CAUSESLOSS OF INSULATION AROUND THE WIRES, RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITSAND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
- Corrective action:
- A PLASTIC WIRING PROTECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND THE LIFTING CABLE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING CAMPER TRAILERS.