NHTSA Recall 10V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V078000; Date: Mar. 4, 2010
Improper valve operation may cause excessive exhaust emissions, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and a vehicle limp-in condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Coachmen Freelander; 2010 Coachmen Freelander; 2009 Coachmen Prism; 2010 Coachmen Prism
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 prism and freelander recreational vehicles built on 2008 sprinter chassis. The engine control module may not actuate the egr valve sufficiently to prevent soot accumulation, resulting in improper valve operation or sticking.
How to Fix:
Coachmen is working with Chrysler to remedy this campaign and will reprogram the vehicle's engine control module free of charge. The safety recall began on January 8, 2010. Owners may contact coachmen at 800-453-6064 and Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 8, 2010
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