Coachmen Recall 83V056000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System
NHTSA recall 83V056000 · announced May 19, 1983 · filed by Coachmen Industries, Inc. · 8 units affected
The problem
A PULLEY WAS INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE WATER PUMP WHEN THE DASH AIR CONDITIONING WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PULLY TO WOBBLE AND THE NUTS TO WORK LOOSE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE PULLEY AND DRILL FOUR HOLES IN ORDER TO ATTACH IT CORRECTLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTORHOMES ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS WITH DIESEL ENGINESAND DASH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: COOLING; AIR CONDITIONING, WATER PUMP PULLEY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FAN ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME SEPARATED, RESULTING INDAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD IS OPENEDWHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.NOTE: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
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.