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