NHTSA Recall 01V058000: Cables (electrical system)

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 23, 2001, covering an estimated 200 vehicles. It affects 2001 Fleetwood Discovery.

200

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2001

owners notified (March 6)

NHTSA campaign	01V058000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report received	February 23, 2001
Owner notification	March 6, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge on top of the automatic transmission causing abrasion to the cable insulation.

Safety risk

This could lead to an electrical short or possible fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged cables and necessary, and relocate the affected cables. Owner notification began march 6, 2001. 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 1-800-322-8216.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V058000

Make and model	Model years
Fleetwood Discovery	2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.