Fleetwood Cables Recall 01V058000 (200 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

This could lead to an electrical short or possible fire.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V058000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Fleetwood Discovery	9	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Fleetwood Discovery

Questions

Is the 01V058000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V058000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V058000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 23, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: cables Fleetwood recall