LUFKIN TRAILER 1989: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Make : LUFKIN Model : TRAILER Year : 1989
Build Dates : 1989-08-01 - 1990-01-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93E007001
Date Owner's Notified: 1993-08-23 Date Received by ODI: 1993-03-02 Date Added to Database: 1993-03-12
Manufacturers Involved: Skyline Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 112
Summary:
      THE LOW STRENGTH ADHESIVE TAPE USED TO SECURE A SHIELD FOR THE WASHING MACHINE MOTOR CAN FAIL. IF THE SHIELD IS NOT COMPLETELY SECURE, SUDS AND WATER CAN GET UNDER THE SHIELD AND TO THE MOTOR SWITCH, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
      OVERHEATING OF THE MOTOR SWITCH CREATES A FIRE HAZARDWITHIN THE TRAVEL TRAILER.
Remedy:
      RESECURE THE SHIELD OVER THE MOTOR WITH A MORE ROBUST ADHESIVE, AND REPLACE THE MOTOR SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT IS MORE RESISTANT TO WATER AND CONTAMINANTS.
Report Initiator: MFR E Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: WASHING MACHINES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 24 INCH LAUNDRY CENTERS IN TRAVEL TRAILERS.