Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : AMERICAN EAGLE | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000701 - 20010131 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V009000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010126 | Date Received by ODI: 20010109 | Date Added to Database: 20010111 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 140 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE WIRING TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IS INCORRECT CAUSING A LOW BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLAMPS. |
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Consequence:
THIS REDUCED LIGHTING LEVEL WILL AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE CONNECTORS THAT PLUG INTO THE HEADLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-800-445-3307. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
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