Vehicle recall 73V138000 · June 19, 1973

1973 Sightseer Sightseer

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Motorhome.possibility that the ground cable from the engine to battery wasmisconnected to the exhaust mainifold stud, which allows cable to becomeoverheated and results in melting the insulation.this condition could causeshorting out the electrical system and possible fire in engine compartment(correct by inspecting and replacing with new cable).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V138000
Reported to NHTSA: June 19, 1973
Filed by: PRF INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: May 31, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 268
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 73V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Sightseer Sightseer (1973): 1973

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