1998 FLEETWOOD STORM RECALL - #98V083000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/15/1997 - 4/1/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/1998 |
| # Affected |
685 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1998 FLEETWOOD STORM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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