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Fleetwood Storm Recall 98V083: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 98V083, reported April 21, 1998, 685 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V083FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES, THE BATTERY CABLES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUID LINES. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CUSTOMER ACCESSORY WIRING IS UNDERSIZED.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. THE UNDERSIZED WIRING CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING WITH A RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKING, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES 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 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Flair1998
Fleetwood Storm1998