Coachmen 1976–1977 Structure recall
Recalled May 11, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V071000 · Coachmen
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF FOUR CLIPS, TWO ON EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW, BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE OUTER METAL FRAME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BAY WINDOW.
Units
667 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "BAY WINDOWS" WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN SECURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. A SHARP TURN OR STRESS MANEUVER COULD THROW A PASSENGER AGAINST THE WINDOW WITH SUFFICIENT IMPACT TO FORCE THE WINDOW OUT.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF FOUR CLIPS, TWO ON EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW, BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE OUTER METAL FRAME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BAY WINDOW.
Product
Coachmen COACHMEN
Manufacturer(s)
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →