Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V134000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V134000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 79 affected units, COACHMEN/SLIDE-IN ROOM, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes. the frame extrusion at the base of the kitchen slide room, that serves to maintain the locking mechanism for the slide room, may become loose from the body of the vehicle. when this occurs, the locking mechanism is rendered ineffective and the slide room can open unexpectedly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install longer self-tapping screws to ensure the extrusion is secured to the steel framing. in addition, "travel locks" that, while in place, prevent the slide room from moving out under any circumstances will be supplied with all units. owner notification began on april 28, 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 1-219-825-5821.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V134000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-04-09T00:00:00

Subject: Coachmen/slide-in room

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 79

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes. the frame extrusion at the base of the kitchen slide room, that serves to maintain the locking mechanism for the slide room, may become loose from the body of the vehicle. when this occurs, the locking mechanism is rendered ineffective and the slide room can open unexpectedly.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur while the vehicle is in motion, the potential exists for a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install longer self-tapping screws to ensure the extrusion is secured to the steel framing. in addition, "travel locks" that, while in place, prevent the slide room from moving out under any circumstances will be supplied with all units. owner notification began on april 28, 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 1-219-825-5821.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mim8.m9wa_3iv6

NHTSA ID: 03V134000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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