NHTSA Recall 82V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V111000; Date: Nov. 17, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Fleetwood Prowler Lite; 1982 Fleetwood Wilderness Lite
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 155
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, a protective rubber grommet may have been omitted from an opening in the metal battery compartment. These vehicles have the 12-volt electrical wires passing through a sharp edged opening in the metal battery compartment that, without warning could cut through the wire insulation causing an electrical short circuit.
How to Fix:
The dealer will place a protective grommet in the sharp opening of the metal battery box to prevent the possibiltiy of wire insulation incision.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: travel trailers. System: electrical; wiring. Consequences of defect: a short may result in a vehicle fire that could causeinjury, death, or a vehicle accident. Note: owner is advised to disconnect the trailer battery until the necessarycorrections can be made.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1982
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