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  NHTSA Recall 93V043000

NHTSA Campaign Id 93V043000; Date: Mar. 23, 1993

Continued rubbing from the steel lifting cables causesloss of insulation around the wires, resulting in electrical short circuitsand a possible fire hazard.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1993 Fleetwood Rio Grande

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.

Affected Units:: 1,122

icon3 Recall Summary:

Improper installation of electrical wiring to the exterior lights (brake lights, running lights, and turn signals) of the trailer allows the steel lifting cables used to raise and lower the folding top to rub against the electrical wiring whenever the top is lowered or raised.

icon2 How to Fix:

A plastic wiring protector will be installed around the lifting cable.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: electrical. Vehicle description: folding camper trailers.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1993

Also see:

All recalls of Fleetwood vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.