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.
1993 Fleetwood Rio Grande
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,122
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.
A plastic wiring protector will be installed around the lifting cable.
System: electrical. Vehicle description: folding camper trailers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1993
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