NHTSA Recall 77V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V071000; Date: May. 11, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Coachmen Coachmen; 1977 Coachmen Coachmen
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 667
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles have "bay windows" which may not remain secure under certain conditions. A sharp turn or stress maneuver could throw a passenger against the window with sufficient impact to force the window out.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a set of four clips, two on either side of the window, between the glass and the outer metal frame to provide additional support for the bay window.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: travel vans. System: visual; bay window. . Consequences of defect: if the window comes out upon impact, a passenger couldbe thrown or ejected from the moving vehicle and serious injuries could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1977
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