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1979 COACHMEN JIMMY Recall - Campaign #79V160000

 
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1979 COACHMEN JIMMY RECALL - #79V160000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER : LPG SYSTEMS : TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1979 COACHMEN JIMMY
Manufacturer COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 9/1/1978 - 6/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/15/1979
# Affected 573
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN COACHES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANK, MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPILLED GASOLINE CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OREXPLOSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
See also 1979 COACHMEN JIMMY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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