Recall 98V191000: 1998–1999 Fleetwood Prowler and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 12, 1998

Manufacturer

Fleetwood ent., inc.

Potentially affected

735vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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: travel trailers (only models 26a and 24b are affected, and further identified by the characters "7a26" or "7b24" in the fourth through seventh positions of the vehicle identification number. The main wiring harness and generator battery wiring could be damaged by the generator exhaust system.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause melting of the wiring insulation, creating an electrical short. This could lead to a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate and secure the battery cable and main wiring harness away from the generator exhaust system; install a heat shield to protect wiring from excessive heat exposure from the generator exhaust; and replace any damaged wiring, if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Fleetwood Prowler10 complaints
• 1999 Fleetwood Prowler11 complaints
• 1998 Fleetwood Terry6 complaints
• 1999 Fleetwood Terry2 complaints
• 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness4 complaints
• 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness6 complaints