NHTSA recall campaign
98V310000
ManufacturerCOACHMEN RV COMPANYReported1998-12-07Affected100 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH KITCHEN SLIDE-OUTS. A FLEXIBLE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT CAN LEAK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; E.G., WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME FROM THE STOVE.
Risk
LEAKING LP GAS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLEXIBLE LP GAS LINE WITH A COPPER LINE WITHIN THE SLIDE-OUT.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →