| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : SOUTHWIND | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960601 - 19961115 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V236000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970118 | Date Received by ODI: 19961122 | Date Added to Database: 19961127 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 241 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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