Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

04V160000

ManufacturerCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCReported2004-04-05Affected120 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE AND/OR SHACKLE BOLT COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LP TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE LP TANK TO BECOME DAMAGED AND POTENTIALLY LEAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MOVE THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE TANK OUT OF THE CHASSIS RAILS, AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.

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Affected vehicles

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