12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 99V-142 · 2000 Fleetwood Tioga
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 99V-142 covers 145 2000 Fleetwood Tioga for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A NOTCH IN THE HEAT SHIELD, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION.
The risk
THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS, IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1999.ONLY 1 CUSTOMER INVOLVED:CRUISE AMERICA, MESA, ARIZONA.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 to April 25, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.