The problem
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system were routed too close to the engine exhaust or near a sharp edge. The hot exhaust can cause the hose to melt, and a sharp edge could cut the hose, releasing hydraulic fluid.
The risk
Hydraulic fluid leakage can be ignited by the engine's catalytic converter and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the lines and, if necessary, replace and reroute the lines.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin during november 1998. 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. 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 98V282000.
- 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.