Coachmen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V078000 by Coachmen Industries, Inc.. Includes 314 affected units, EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. Without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. If the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. A throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.

Corrective Action

Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V078000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:speed control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 314

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. Without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. If the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. A throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2p5s~77cc~ct6a

NHTSA ID: 81V078000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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