Recall 98V083000: 1998 Fleetwood Flair and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 21, 1998

Manufacturer

Fleetwood ent., inc.

Potentially affected

685vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motor homes. Due to improper installation of electrical wires, the battery cables can contact the automatic transmission cooler fluid lines. The ignition switch and customer accessory wiring is undersized.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in damage to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short, and possibly a fire. The undersized wiring can result in the engine stopping with a resultant loss of power steering or power braking, leading to a possible crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Fleetwood Flair3 complaints
• 1998 Fleetwood Storm6 complaints