NHTSA recall 93E007001 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Layton Trailer and 2 more
Reported Mar 2, 1993112 vehicles affectedSKYLINE CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1989 – Jan 1, 1990
The defect
The low strength adhesive tape used to secure a shield for the washing machine motor can fail. If the shield IS not completely secure, suds and water can get under the shield and to the motor switch, causing overheating of the switch.
The risk
Overheating of the motor switch creates a fire hazardwithin the travel trailer.
The remedy
Resecure the shield over the motor with a more robust adhesive, and replace the motor switch with a switch that IS more resistant to water and contaminants.