Defect summary
THE SWITCH WHICH OPENS THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. ALSO, MOISTURE CAN INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL MODULE. ANY ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF.
Consequence
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH AND THE CONTROL MODULE. DAMAGED SWITCHES WILL BE REPAIRED, AND THE CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED OR FITTED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITHSLIDE-OUT ROOMS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93V143000. Text as published by NHTSA.