Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V065000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 135 affected units, COACHMEN/FUEL RETURN LINE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain class c mini-motor homes built on 2003 chevrolet chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. owner notification is began march 24, 2003. 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 1-800-453-6064.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V065000
Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Coachmen/fuel return line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 135

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain class c mini-motor homes built on 2003 chevrolet chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer.
Consequence Summary: As a result, if the generator is operated at the same time the chassis engine is running, excess fuel could be delivered to the generator, creating a potential for a generator stall and possible fuel spill. in the event of a fuel spill, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. owner notification is began march 24, 2003. 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 1-800-453-6064.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j863_jpdv_26u9
NHTSA ID: 03V065000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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