Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V163000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-08-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V163000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
352
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-01
Owners notified
1978-08-04

Defect description

THE COPPER LIQUID PROPANE GAS TUBE MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY EXTREME CONTACT WITH THE CHASSIS REAR RIGHT SPRING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE GAS TUBE. THE TUBING COULD BE CUT ALLOWING LIQUID PROPANE GAS TO ESCAPE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE GAS TUBING TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN TUBE AND CHASSIS SPRING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES, MINI.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS LINES; GAS TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
COACHMEN 22' RB1978
COACHMEN 23' RS1978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.