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  NHTSA Recall 03V065000

NHTSA Campaign Id 03V065000; Date: Mar. 10, 2003

As a result, if the generator is operated at the same time the chassis engine is running, excess fuel could be delivered to the generator, creating a potential for a generator stall and possible fuel spill. In the event of a fuel spill, a fire could occur.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Coachmen Catalina 2003 Coachmen Freedom

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company

Affected Units:: 135

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain class c Mini-motor homes built on 2003 Chevrolet chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. Owner notification is began March 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 2003

Also see:

All recalls of Coachmen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.