NHTSA Recall 03V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V081000; Date: Mar. 5, 2003
When operating, the generator's exhaust pipe may reach temperatures that could potentially melt and/or ignite the fuel fill tube. Should this occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Coachmen Cheyenne; 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun; 2004 Coachmen Revere; 2003 Coachmen Santara
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company
Affected Units:: 109
Recall Summary:
On certain class c Mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.
How to Fix:
Dealers will disassemble a portion of the generator exhaust pipe assembly, turning one of the bent components around 180 degrees, reassembling the exhaust pipe and measuring to ensure a minimum of 3" air gap with surrounding components. Owner notification 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.
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
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