Headlights: switchRecall 86V-155 · Fleetwood vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 86V-155 covers 1,177 Fleetwood vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,1772 models
ReportedNov 20, 1986Owners notified Dec 5, 1986
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V155000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

UNDER CERTAIN ELECTRIC LOAD CONDITIONS, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE SOME INTERNAL PLASTIC DEFORMATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT MAY OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

What to do

The fix

ADD AN ELECTRICAL RELAY TO THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO SUPPLEMENT CURRENT CIRCUITRY.

SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCHES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1984 to October 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.