NHTSA Recall 79V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V122000; Date: May. 22, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Coachmen Modelay; 1979 Coachmen Modelay; 1979 Coachmen Modelbee; 1978 Coachmen Modelcee; 1979 Coachmen Modelcee; 1979 Coachmen Modeldee
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Systems
Manufactured by: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 659
Recall Summary:
Due to a poor weld between the burner tube and the support bracket, the propane burner assembly may leak liquid propane gas into the living area of the vehicle when the range knob is in the "on" position, even though the burner tube remains attached to the support bracket.
How to Fix:
Suspect burners will be replaced with burners that have been 100% tested, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: camper vans. System: equipment; range/burners. Consequences of defect: if the liquid propane gas is exposed to an ignitionsource, a fire could start and cause serious injury to occupants. Note: drivers are advised to turn off the l. P. Gas tank service valve and notto use the range until replacement of burners are installed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 1979
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