1998 Fleetwood Flair and Fleetwood Storm recall: wiring

Fleetwood Ent., Inc. reported this safety recall on April 21, 1998. It covers about 685 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 685
reported: Apr 21, 1998
owners notified: May 26, 1998
related complaints: 1

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 98V083000

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Flair 1998 1998
Fleetwood Storm 1998 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

1998 Fleetwood Flair 1998 Fleetwood Storm

Questions about recall 98V083000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Fleetwood Flair and Fleetwood Storm wiring?

Yes. Recall 98V083000, reported on April 21, 1998, covers about 685 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V083000?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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