THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE
— Recall Campaign #94V121000
THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE ENCLOSURE BASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TELEVISION TO FALL OUT OF THE CABINET AND ONTO THE HEAD OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,286 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94V121000
| Manufacturer: | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | July 05, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94V121000 |
| Units affected: | 1,286 |
- Description:
- THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE ENCLOSURE BASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TELEVISION TO FALL OUT OF THE CABINET AND ONTO THE HEAD OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
- Consequeces:
- THE OPERATOR CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES AND POSSIBLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOUNT THE TELEVISIONS WITH CORRECT FASTENERS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TELEVISION SETS MOUNTED IN AN OVERHEAD CABINET.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, CONTACT COACHMEN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-825-5821. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.