NHTSA Recall 09V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V056000; Date: Feb. 18, 2009
This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Fleetwood Bounder; 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2009 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2006 Fleetwood Discovery; 2007 Fleetwood Discovery; 2008 Fleetwood Discovery; 2009 Fleetwood Discovery; 2006 Fleetwood Excursion; 2007 Fleetwood Excursion; 2008 Fleetwood Excursion; 2009 Fleetwood Excursion; 2006 Fleetwood Expedition; 2007 Fleetwood Expedition; 2008 Fleetwood Expedition; 2009 Fleetwood Expedition; 2006 Fleetwood Providence; 2007 Fleetwood Providence; 2008 Fleetwood Providence; 2009 Fleetwood Providence
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,782
Recall Summary:
Fleetwood is recalling 3,782 my 2006-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and boulder diesel motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on may, 26 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 90209. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 2009
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