Make : SKYLINE | Model : LAYTON | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980511 - 19980910 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V240001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19981001 | Date Added to Database: 19981007 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SKYLINE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1143 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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