Coachmen Recall 78V163000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer, Lpg Systems, Lines And Fittings
NHTSA recall 78V163000 · announced August 1, 1978 · filed by Coachmen Industries, Inc. · 352 units affected
The problem
THE COPPER LIQUID PROPANE GAS TUBE MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY EXTREME CONTACT WITH THE CHASSIS REAR RIGHT SPRING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE GAS TUBE. THE TUBING COULD BE CUT ALLOWING LIQUID PROPANE GAS TO ESCAPE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE GAS TUBING TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN TUBE AND CHASSIS SPRING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES, MINI.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS LINES; GAS TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.