NHTSA Recall 09V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V175000; Date: May. 21, 2009
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2009 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2008 Fleetwood Discovery; 2009 Fleetwood Discovery; 2008 Fleetwood Excursion; 2009 Fleetwood Excursion; 2008 Fleetwood Expedition; 2009 Fleetwood Expedition; 2008 Fleetwood Providence; 2009 Fleetwood Providence
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Affected Units:: 383
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Fleetwood recall no. 90519. Owners 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 .
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