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Safety recall · 86V155000

Exterior lighting: switch Fleetwood recall

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 20, 1986. It covers about 1,177 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V155000
Reported
Nov 20, 1986
Vehicles
1,177
Area
Lights

The problem

Under certain electric load conditions, the headlight switch may have some internal plastic deformation. Consequence of defect: headlight circuit may open resulting in loss of headlight function.

The fix

Add an electrical relay to the headlight circuit to supplement current circuitry.

Contacts

System: headlight switches. Vehicle description: motorhomes.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V155000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Fleetwood Limited04F
1986 Fleetwood Pacearrow12D

Questions

Is the 86V155000 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 86V155000?

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 86V155000 announced?

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 20, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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