2001 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN RECALL - #00V290000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, MODEL NUMBER 305. THE BATTERY CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE GENERATOR WAS ROUTED SO IT CROSSES OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN |
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| Manufacturer |
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/24/2000 - 9/1/2000 |
| Recalled on |
10/6/2000 |
| Influenced by |
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/16/2000 |
| # Affected |
88 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, MODEL NUMBER 305. THE BATTERY CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE GENERATOR WAS ROUTED SO IT CROSSES OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD. |
| Consequences |
UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE'S INSULATION TO MELT RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
COACHMEN WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF THE WIRES ARE PROPERLY ROUTED. IF NECESSARY, THE WIRES WILL BE RE-ROUTED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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