| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : WILDERNESS | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19971022 - 19980628 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V191000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980821 | Date Received by ODI: 19980812 | Date Added to Database: 19980827 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 735 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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