The problem
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
The risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and in an underhood fire.
The fix
Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286). Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or r-vision at 574-268-2111.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 R-Vision dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V363000.
- 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.