Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V118000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V118000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 29 affected units, BATTERY CABLES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain motor homes, the battery cables that exit the rear of the battery storage compartment are not adequately secured. should the cables become unsecured, they could come in direct contact with the engine exhaust system.
Corrective Action
Dealers will use a tube clamp to secure the excess length of wire to a steel truss member above and out of the way of the exhaust and will also add a heat shield. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 06V118000
Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cables
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 29
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motor homes, the battery cables that exit the rear of the battery storage compartment are not adequately secured. should the cables become unsecured, they could come in direct contact with the engine exhaust system.
Consequence Summary: In the event that the cables come in contact with the exhaust system, the cable protective covering could eventually melt causing a direct short in the 12-volt electrical system, which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will use a tube clamp to secure the excess length of wire to a steel truss member above and out of the way of the exhaust and will also add a heat shield. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may 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-pgnd_kiwi_7tnc
NHTSA ID: 06V118000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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