Coachmen 2001 Electrical System recall
Recalled July 7, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V178000 · Coachmen
Hazard
THIS CAN LEAD TO HIGHER VOLTAGE WITHIN THE 12-VOLT GROUND SYSTEM AND CAUSE FAILURES IN THE INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATOR CONTROL, FURNACE CONTROL, RADIOS, ETC.).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-WIRE THESE MOTOR HOMES.
Units
158 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, MODELS 3602 AND 3500. THE 120-VOLT CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE THAT PROVIDES BONDING FROM THE POWER CENTER AND THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH TO THE FRAME WAS INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE 12-VOLT GROUND BAR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-WIRE THESE MOTOR HOMES.
Product
Coachmen SANTARA
Manufacturer(s)
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →