Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
COACHMEN RV COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-12-07.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V310000
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Component
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Vehicles affected
100
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-07
Owners notified
1999-01-08
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH KITCHEN SLIDE-OUTS. A FLEXIBLE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT CAN LEAK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; E.G., WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME FROM THE STOVE.
Safety risk
LEAKING LP GAS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLEXIBLE LP GAS LINE WITH A COPPER LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 1999. 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 COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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.