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Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

owner"s manual fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 126, truck camper loading. center of gravity listed by the manufacturer is not within an accuracy of 2 inches of the actual center of gravity of the camper.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

corrected page of owner"s manual sent to all owners, with a request to replace incorrect page.

2003 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

2002 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

2001 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

2001 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. the rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.

Corrective Action

low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

workhorse dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. workhorse will notifiy owners. 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 workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

2000 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

1999 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

1998 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

1997 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.

Corrective Action

the release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic at 1-888-446-5157.

1995 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1994 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1993 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1992 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1991 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1990 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1989 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1988 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1987 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

the consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.

1986 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Corrective Action

a broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.

Recall Notes

replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

1985 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Corrective Action

a broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.

Recall Notes

replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

1985 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the fuel hose may rub against a bracket in the area where it attaches to the fuel pump. as the hose chafes against the bracket, a leak can develop.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged hoses will be replaced and all hoses will be repositioned as necessary to achieve enough clearance with the other components. a protective edging will be installed on a portion of the frame to prevent abrasion of the radiator hose and fuel lines.

1984 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Corrective Action

a broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.

Recall Notes

replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

1984 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the fuel hose may rub against a bracket in the area where it attaches to the fuel pump. as the hose chafes against the bracket, a leak can develop.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged hoses will be replaced and all hoses will be repositioned as necessary to achieve enough clearance with the other components. a protective edging will be installed on a portion of the frame to prevent abrasion of the radiator hose and fuel lines.

1977 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles have "bay windows" which may not remain secure under certain conditions. a sharp turn or stress maneuver could throw a passenger against the window with sufficient impact to force the window out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a set of four clips, two on either side of the window, between the glass and the outer metal frame to provide additional support for the bay window.

1976 Coachmen Coachmen

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles have "bay windows" which may not remain secure under certain conditions. a sharp turn or stress maneuver could throw a passenger against the window with sufficient impact to force the window out.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a set of four clips, two on either side of the window, between the glass and the outer metal frame to provide additional support for the bay window.