NHTSA Recall 98V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V191000; Date: Aug. 12, 1998
This condition could cause melting of the wiring insulation, creating an electrical short. This could lead to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Fleetwood Prowler; 1999 Fleetwood Prowler; 1998 Fleetwood Terry; 1999 Fleetwood Terry; 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness; 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 735
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: travel trailers (only models 26a and 24b are affected, and further identified by the characters "7a26" or "7b24" in the fourth through seventh positions of the vehicle identification number. The main wiring harness and generator battery wiring could be damaged by the generator exhaust system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate and secure the battery cable and main wiring harness away from the generator exhaust system; install a heat shield to protect wiring from excessive heat exposure from the generator exhaust; and replace any damaged wiring, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during august1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 21, 1998
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