NHTSA campaign 98V083000
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 98V083000
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.
What can happen
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.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
- Electrical system: Wiring
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.