Vehicle recall 93V043000 · March 23, 1993

1993 Fleetwood RIO Grande

Improper installation of electrical wiring to the exterior lights (brake lights, running lights, and turn signals) of the trailer allows the steel lifting cables used to raise…

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

Summary: Improper installation of electrical wiring to the exterior lights (brake lights, running lights, and turn signals) of the trailer allows the steel lifting cables used to raise and lower the folding top to rub against the electrical wiring whenever the top is lowered or raised.
Consequence: Continued rubbing from the steel lifting cables causesloss of insulation around the wires, resulting in electrical short circuitsand a possible fire hazard.
Remedy: A plastic wiring protector will be installed around the lifting cable.
Notes: System: electrical.vehicle description: folding camper trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V043000
Reported to NHTSA: March 23, 1993
Filed by: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owner notification: March 1, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,122
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 93V043000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fleetwood RIO Grande (1993): 1993

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