Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V083000 Reported April 21, 1998

Fleetwood/battery cables

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. · Electrical System · 685 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V083000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
685
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 21, 1998

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components.

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 98V083000 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 98V083000

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

What is recall 98V083000?

NHTSA recall 98V083000 was issued by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. on April 21, 1998. It addresses: Fleetwood/battery cables. The recall affects approximately 685 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 98V083000 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.