| Make : NATIONAL | Model : TRADEWINDS | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V196000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050509 | Date Received by ODI: 20050503 | Date Added to Database: 20050503 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 336 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUSE THAT ISOLATES THE BATTERIES WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, LEAVING THE CABLE UNPROTECTED BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES. |
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Consequence:
THE FUSE ISOLATOR LOCATION PRESENTS A RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FUSE ISOLATOR WITHIN 18" OF THE BATTERIES, PROTECTING THE CABLE BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 800-999-7260. |
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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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