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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 99V142📅 Jun 7, 1999

2000 Fleetwood Tioga recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator battery cable may have been routed too close to a notch in the heat shield, resulting in damage to the battery cable insulation.

💥 The risk

This CAN lead to an electrical short, and possibly a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components, if necessary.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
99V142000
Manufacturer recall #
90602
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
145
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-445-3307
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 2, 1999
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began june 2, 1999.only 1 customer involved:cruise america, mesa, arizona.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 1-800-445-3307.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 99V142 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 99V142?

2000 Fleetwood Tioga. 145 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Fleetwood dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-445-3307.