The problem
Fleetwood is recalling 384 my 2008 terra and fiesta motor homes. The battery control center (bcc) miscellaneous wire harness is routed between framing at the driver's wheel well and the front leveling jack.
The risk
This routing can cause the wires to be pinched resulting in shorted or open circuits which could lead to blown fuses, house component nonoperation and may result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reroute the bcc miscellaneous wire harness free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 80724. 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 Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V388000.
- 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.