Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V294000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V294000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 135 affected units, 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH/INTELLITEC, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. the copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.

Corrective Action

Coachmen will be working with intellitec to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the recall began on july 14, 2005. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-1174.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V294000
Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-06-21T00:00:00
Subject: 50 amp transfer switch/intellitec
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 135

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. the copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Consequence Summary: When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Coachmen will be working with intellitec to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the recall began on july 14, 2005. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-1174.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-as8g_fx23-zsyu
NHTSA ID: 05V294000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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