Recall 96V-102: 1996 Fleetwood Bounder, 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Vision and 1 more
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 18, 1996, covering about 881 vehicles.
The problem
The electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. Overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.
The risk
This condition can cause the wire insulation to melt, causing smoke and possible fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. Fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.
Notes
System: electrical; fuse and recepticle; circuit breaker. Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with an optional expandable room. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin june 28, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and od not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V102000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Bounder | 1996 | All years |
| Fleetwood Pace Arrow Vision | 1996 | All years |
| Fleetwood Southwind | 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-102?
The electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. Overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.
How is recall 96V-102 fixed?
Dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. Fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.