OVERLAND OSPREY 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V329000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OVERLAND | OSPREY | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-14 | 1999-11-22 | 1999-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-10 - 1999-11-17
Manufacturers Involved: OVERLAND MOTOR COACH
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 281
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT WAS NOT WRAPPED WITH A HEAT SHIELD ALLOWING THE CONDUIT TO GET TOO HOT AND SAG.
IF THE CONDUIT SAGS, IT GETS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST AND WILL OVERHEAT THE COPPER WIRING INSIDE AND BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
OVERLAND HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO WRAP THE CONDUIT WITH HEAT DEFLECTOR MATERIAL, ADD 2 CLAMP RINGS, AND A MOUNTING CLAMP TO REATTACH THE CONDUIT UP TOWARD THE FRAME.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 14, 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 OVERLAND AT 1-219-293-0595.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
