Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V097000 Reported June 24, 1988

Electrical system:battery:cable

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Electrical System · 16,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V097000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
16,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 24, 1988

Defect Summary

Misrouted battery cables could come in contact with hot oil cooler lines or sharp objects and damage the insulation.

Safety Consequence

This could result in an electrical short and possibly afire.

Corrective Action

Reroute and replace battery cables as necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88V097000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V097000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V097000?

NHTSA recall 88V097000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on June 24, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable. The recall affects approximately 16,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V097000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.