Coachmen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V160000 by Coachmen Industries, Inc.. Includes 573 affected units, LPG TANK ATTACHMENTS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The nuts and lockwashers used to secure the lp gas tank may not have been securely tightened due to the use of incorrect lockwashers. If the nuts loosen and fall from the bolts, the l.p. Gas tank could separate completely from the vehicle and become damaged, allowing the lp gas to escape.

Corrective Action

All loose nuts will be tightened and any incorrect lockwashers will be replaced. Dealer will also add flat washers and locking type nuts to all units.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V160000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Lpg tank attachments

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 573

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The nuts and lockwashers used to secure the lp gas tank may not have been securely tightened due to the use of incorrect lockwashers. If the nuts loosen and fall from the bolts, the l.p. Gas tank could separate completely from the vehicle and become damaged, allowing the lp gas to escape.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All loose nuts will be tightened and any incorrect lockwashers will be replaced. Dealer will also add flat washers and locking type nuts to all units.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m8j5.u3ts.34i4

NHTSA ID: 79V160000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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