SKYLINE TRAILER 1990: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93E007001

Make Model Year
SKYLINE TRAILER 1990
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1993-08-23 1993-03-02 1993-03-12

Production Dates: 1989-08-01 - 1990-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Skyline Corporation

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: WASHING MACHINES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 24 INCH LAUNDRY CENTERS IN TRAVEL TRAILERS.