1999 COACHMEN CATALINA RECALL - #02V012000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL
ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GAS GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL GAS CAP PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT MAY NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AGAINST THE RIM OF THE FILL TUBE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 COACHMEN CATALINA |
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| Manufacturer |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1998 - 5/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2002 |
| Influenced by |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/23/2002 |
| # Affected |
206 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GAS GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL GAS CAP PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT MAY NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AGAINST THE RIM OF THE FILL TUBE. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD ALLOW ANY GAS THAT IS SPLASHED AGAINST THE CAP DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, SUDDEN STOPS, OR TURNS, OR A CRASH, TO LEAK OUT. IF GAS IS ALLOWED TO LEAK OUT THROUGH THE UNSEALED CAP/FILL CONNECTION, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE EXISTS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL TUBE AND CAP ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2002. 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 COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 COACHMEN CATALINA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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