NHTSA Recall 02V271000

Agency:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicles:  Fleetwood Discovery

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 02V271000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FLEETWOOD / DISCOVERY 2002 Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 25, 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V271000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Potential Number of Units Affected: 69 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION #149 (NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS), THE ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY BE PINCHED AT THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CAUSING THE WIRING TO SHORT AGAINST OTHER WIRES IN THE AREA OR METAL COMPONENTS OF THE REFRIGERATOR. Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED 110 VOLT AND 12 VOLT WIRES AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 2002. 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 1-800-322-8216. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).