Service brakes, electricRecall 83V-088 · Fleetwood vehicles
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 83V-088 covers 2,041 Fleetwood vehicles for a service brakes, electric problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRING INSIDE THE BRAKES MAY BE LOOSE AND THEREFORE COULD BE EASILY DAMAGED BY THE ROTATING HUBS.
The fix
DEALER WILL REROUTE BRAKE WIRING IF NECESSARY, TO AVOID DAMAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL BRAKE WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR, AND IF VEHICLE MUST BESTOPPED SUDDENLY, THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: ALL OWNERS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE AT A LOW SPEED AND AVOID TRAVELING DOWNHILLUNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
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 December 1, 1982 to June 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.