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1979 Coachmen Jimmy

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

the electrical package option may have been wired incorrectly or a circuit breaker omitted. consequently, if a short occurs in the electrical line, the wire could overheat and lead to a fire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with circuit breakers and are instructed to take them to the dealer for free installation. any necessary repairs to the electrical package option will be done without charge to owner.

1979 Coachmen Jimmy

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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

Recall Notes

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.

1976 Coachmen Jimmy

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, the threaded studs which secure the l.p. tank mounting system could fail. consequently, the l.p. tank may drop to ground.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer, from whom the vehicle was purchased, will install two metal straps under the l.p. tank, securing them with bolts through the vehicle floor. this will be done without charge.