Coachmen Recall 79V159000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 79V159000 · announced July 2, 1979 · filed by Coachmen Industries, Inc. · 70 units affected

The problem

THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY OR A CIRCUIT BREAKER OMITTED. CONSEQUENTLY, IF A SHORT OCCURS IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE, THE WIRE COULD OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND ARE INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEM TO THE DEALER FOR FREE INSTALLATION. ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL VANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC PACKAGE OPTION.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CIRCUIT BREAKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOPASSENGERS AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Coachmen Greenbriar
• 1979 Coachmen Jimmy

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.