NHTSA campaign 09V175000

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall 09V175000

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 311 MY 2008-2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOUNDER DIESEL MOTOR HOME. THE BATTERY CABLE MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SHAFT CAUSING ENTANGLEMENT OR ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE.

Reported 05/21/2009

What can happen

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR UN-COMMANDED VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Repair

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGE BATTERY CABLES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

Components

  • Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.