NHTSA Recall 03V347000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V347000; Date: Sep. 17, 2003
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon Ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Forest River Georgetown; 2001 Forest River Georgetown; 2002 Forest River Georgetown; 2003 Forest River Georgetown; 2000 Forest River Windsong; 2001 Forest River Windsong; 2002 Forest River Windsong; 2003 Forest River Windsong
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,200
Recall Summary:
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems. " the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2003
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