Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Date Announced: 06/04/1999
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A NOTCH IN THE HEAT SHIELD, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION.
Conequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1999. ONLY 1 CUSTOMER INVOLVED: CRUISE AMERICA, MESA, ARIZONA. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).