SPARTAN DISCOVERY 2001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-12-01 - 2001-02-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V058000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-03-06 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-02-23 | Date Added to Database: 2001-03-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 200 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE ON TOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING ABRASION TO THE CABLE INSULATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR POSSIBLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CABLES AND NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2001. 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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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