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Recall for Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2002

Defect in SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : SWITCHES : BRAKE WARNING

Problem:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Result:
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-800-445-3307.

This potentially affects/affected 11194 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20030407.

Manufacturer campaign (recall) number:20030407.

Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19990917.

End date of manufacturing:20010830.

Regulation Part Number:571.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:105 S5.3.