12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 88V-097 · Fleetwood vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 88V-097 covers 16,000 Fleetwood vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected16,0006 models

ReportedJun 24, 1988Owners notified Jul 19, 1988

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL COOLER LINES OR SHARP OBJECTS AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION.

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE.

What to do

REROUTE AND REPLACE BATTERY CABLES AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES.

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

6 models

Fleetwood Bounder1987, 1988

Fleetwood Eagle1987, 1988

Fleetwood Eleganza1987, 1988

Fleetwood Limited1987, 1988

Fleetwood Pace Arrow1987, 1988

Fleetwood Southwind1987, 1988

Built from November 1, 1986 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.