| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20001201 - 20010215 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V058000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010306 | Date Received by ODI: 20010223 | Date Added to Database: 20010301 |
| 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: 200 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE ON TOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING ABRASION TO THE CABLE INSULATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR POSSIBLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CABLES AND NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 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 1-800-322-8216. |
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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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