Vehicle recall 98V083000 · April 21, 1998

Fleetwood Flair and Storm

Vehicle description: motor homes.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.
Notes: Owner notification began may 26, 1998.OWNERS who take their motor homes 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V083000
Reported to NHTSA: April 21, 1998
Filed by: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owner notification: May 26, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 685
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 98V083000 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 Flair (1998): 1998
Fleetwood Storm (1998): 1998

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