1998-1999 Fleetwood Prowler, Fleetwood Terry and others recall: cables

Fleetwood Ent., Inc. reported this safety recall on August 12, 1998. It covers about 735 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 735
reported: Aug 12, 1998
owners notified: Aug 21, 1998
related complaints: 4

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 98V191000

Affected vehicles

Fleetwood Prowler 1998-1999 1998 1999
Fleetwood Terry 1998-1999 1998 1999
Fleetwood Wilderness 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

1998 Fleetwood Prowler 1999 Fleetwood Prowler 1998 Fleetwood Terry 1999 Fleetwood Terry 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness

Questions about recall 98V191000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Fleetwood Prowler, Fleetwood Terry and others cables?

Yes. Recall 98V191000, reported on August 12, 1998, covers about 735 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V191000?

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.

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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