DODGE JOURNEY 1996: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| Make : DODGE | Model : JOURNEY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1999-07-20 - 2000-01-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-03-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-02-24 | Date Added to Database: 2000-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 235 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A GENERATOR WITH AN IMPROPERLY SIZED BREAKER FOR ITS INTENDED APPLICATION. A 30-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER IS INSTALLED WHERE A 20-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD BE. THIS BREAKER PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT THAT GOES TO A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. |
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Consequence:
IF AN OVERLOAD WERE TO OCCUR TO THE CIRCUIT, IT COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN THE GENERATOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BREAKER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 2000. 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 WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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