SOUTHWIND UNSPECIFIED 1997: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
| Make : SOUTHWIND | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-06-01 - 1996-11-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V236000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-11-22 | Date Added to Database: 1996-11-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 241 | ||
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Summary:
THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 18, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-854-4755.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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