Under-rated electrical fuse

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Western vehicles. Closed 6 February 2004.

Investigation
PE03056
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
8 December 2003
Closed
6 February 2004

What NHTSA investigated

In late november 2003, western RV mailed owners a letter advising themof an electrical problem that could cause the motor home to lose all electrical power, causing the engine to shut down, possibly resulting in a stalled vehicle without lights. The letter advised the owners to replace the ground fuse with a higher amp verion that was provided in the owner letter.these vehicles areclass A40 foot motorhomes. As a result of the agency's investigation into this matter and discussions with western RV, they haveagreed to conduct a safety recall.therefore, this investigation is closed.a copy of the safety recall is attached. Further use of the agency's resources are unwarranted.

The recall that followed

  1. Western — Electrical System: Fuses and Circuit Breakers04V03500028 January 2004963 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
WesternALPINE1998–2003

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.