The problem
These motor homes are wired in such a manner that the vehicle operator must ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the "use" position to activate rear cap tail lamps, stop lamps, backup lamps, turn signal lamps, and clearance lamps.
The risk
Operation of the motor home without these lamps makes the motor home less visible and does not signal turn, backup, or braking actions of the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will rewire the motor home so that the affected rear cap lamps remain energized whenever the chassis engine is running. Owner notification began march 18, 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.
Contacts
Customers can 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 02V069000.
- 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.