Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class A Motor Homes Equipped With A Vinyl ProteCTIve Front Cover. This Cover Includes A Mesh Which Covers The Front Headlight Assembly. This Mesh Interferes With The Photometric Performance Of The Headlights Resulting In A Noncompliance To Fmvss No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERY
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V236000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
The Interfering Mesh Causes The EffeCTIve Brightness Of The Headlights And Turn Signals To Be Less Than Required. The Decrease In Headlight Brightness Can Decrease The Ability To View The Road While Driving At Night Or In Other Instances Where Headlights Would Be Needed. Also, The Decreased Brightness Of The Turn Signals Will Affect The Visibility Of These Signals To Following Vehicles.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With InstruCTIons And Repair Parts Necessary To Perform This Recall. If Owners So Desire, They Can Have A Dealer Perform This Remedy For Them.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood Ent., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19961201
End Of Manufacture
19970630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
433
Date Owners Notified
19980120
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
19971219
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108