The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
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.
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 02V271000.
- 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.