Recall
Fleetwood Discovery — 02V271000
NHTSA ID
02V271000
Make
Fleetwood
Model
Discovery
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-10-03
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
69
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION #149 (NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS), THE ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY BE PINCHED AT THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CAUSING THE WIRING TO SHORT AGAINST OTHER WIRES IN THE AREA OR METAL COMPONENTS OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED 110 VOLT AND 12 VOLT WIRES AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 2002. 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.