Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V081000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 109 affected units, COACHMEN/GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain class c mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers will disassemble a portion of the generator exhaust pipe assembly, turning one of the bent components around 180 degrees, reassembling the exhaust pipe and measuring to ensure a minimum of 3" air gap with surrounding components. owner notification 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: 03V081000
Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-03-05T00:00:00
Subject: Coachmen/generator exhaust pipe
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain class c mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.
Consequence Summary: When operating, the generator's exhaust pipe may reach temperatures that could potentially melt and/or ignite the fuel fill tube. should this occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will disassemble a portion of the generator exhaust pipe assembly, turning one of the bent components around 180 degrees, reassembling the exhaust pipe and measuring to ensure a minimum of 3" air gap with surrounding components. owner notification 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-vgie.pfjr.h94h
NHTSA ID: 03V081000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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