COACHMEN RV COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-07-05.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V121000
Unknown or other
Component
Unknown or other
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,286
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-05
Owners notified
1994-08-26
Defect description
THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE ENCLOSURE BASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TELEVISION TO FALL OUT OF THE CABINET AND ONTO THE HEAD OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Safety risk
THE OPERATOR CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES AND POSSIBLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOUNT THE TELEVISIONS WITH CORRECT FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TELEVISION SETS MOUNTED IN AN OVERHEAD CABINET.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, CONTACT COACHMEN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-825-5821. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.