Electrical system: wiringRecall 73V-138 · 1973 Sightseer Sightseer

PRF INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 73V-138 covers 268 1973 Sightseer Sightseer for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2681 model
ReportedJun 19, 1973Owners notified May 31, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

MOTORHOME.POSSIBILITY THAT THE GROUND CABLE FROM THE ENGINE TO BATTERY WASMISCONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST MAINIFOLD STUD, WHICH ALLOWS CABLE TO BECOMEOVERHEATED AND RESULTS IN MELTING THE INSULATION.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSESHORTING OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POSSIBLE FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW CABLE).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1973 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.