FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/LEVELING JACK SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA ID: 98V282000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 31
Consequence Summary:
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE CAN BE IGNITED BY THE ENGINE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LINES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND REROUTE THE LINES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/DRIVE SHAFT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES CAN FALL TO THE GROUND.
NHTSA ID: 98V211000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 107
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CREATES A POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A ROAD OBSTRUCTION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT WITH ONE OF A NEWER DESIGN.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/ELECTRICAL WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS (ONLY MODELS 26A AND 24B ARE AFFECTED, AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED BY THE CHARACTERS "7A26" OR "7B24" IN THE FOURTH THROUGH SEVENTH POSITIONS OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND GENERATOR BATTERY WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 98V191000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 735
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLE AND MAIN WIRING HARNESS AWAY FROM THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM; INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT WIRING FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT EXPOSURE FROM THE GENERATOR EXHAUST; AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WIRING, IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 26, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 205
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.
NHTSA ID: 98V147000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 895
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER REDUCED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE SIDE WINDOWS WHEN BACKING UP, WHEN USING THE MIRRORS FOR LANE CHANGES, OR WHENEVER LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDOWS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 21, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/BATTERY CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES, THE BATTERY CABLES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUID LINES. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CUSTOMER ACCESSORY WIRING IS UNDERSIZED.
NHTSA ID: 98V083000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 685
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. THE UNDERSIZED WIRING CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING WITH A RESULTANT LOSS OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKING, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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