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Fleetwood Jamboree Recall 94V012: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 94V012, reported January 19, 1994, 458 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V012FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE LEFT-HAND ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSES THE CABLE INSULATION TO MELT AND POSSIBLY CATCH ON FIRE.
Risk
A FIRE WILL ENDANGER THE LIFE OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND/OR SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, RELOCATE, AND SECURE THE AFFECTED BATTERY CABLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY; CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGEOR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FLEETWOOD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-854-4755. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Arrow1994
Fleetwood Jamboree1994
Fleetwood Montara1994
Fleetwood Rallye1994
Fleetwood Searcher1994
Fleetwood Tioga1994