NHTSA Campaign 07V101000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. · Reported Mar 14, 2007 · 160 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE INVERTER AND THE HOUSE BATTERIES IS INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED FROM SPARK PRODUCING DEVICES. IN THE EVENT OUT GASSING OCCURS FROM THE BATTERIES AND THE GASES ARE EXPOSED TO A SPARK OF MEASURABLE SIZE AND DURATION, IGNITION OF THE GASSES MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A COMPARTMENT SPACER AND BULB SEAL TO THE SERVICE COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS THE HOUSE BATTERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | AMERICAN EAGLE | 2007 | 160 |
| FLEETWOOD | AMERICAN TRADITION | 2007 | 160 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V101000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.