Known Recalls

Model year record

1978 COACHMEN 23' RS

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.