Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 01V-009 · 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 01V-009 covers 140 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE WIRING TO THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IS INCORRECT CAUSING A LOW BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLAMPS.
The risk
THIS REDUCED LIGHTING LEVEL WILL AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE CONNECTORS THAT PLUG INTO THE HEADLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2001. 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2000 to January 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.