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Fleetwood Jamboree Recall 17V538: Wiring in generator box can short and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 17V538, reported August 30, 2017, 37 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Wires inside the generator junction box on certain motorhomes may have been improperly stripped before being connected. This can allow an electrical short to occur.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid ignoring the notice.

REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized dealers will properly strip and reconnect the junction box wires at no cost to you. To learn more, contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 and reference recall number 170823REV. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V538REV Recreation Group
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta and Fleetwood Jamboree motorhomes. Wires within the generator junction box may have been improperly stripped before being connected.
Risk
If the wiring was improperly stripped before being connected, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will properly strip and reconnect the junction box wires, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170823REV.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Jamboree2018
Holiday Rambler Vesta2018