NHTSA Recall 81V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V078000; Date: Jun. 26, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Coachmen Citation; 1981 Coachmen Citation; 1980 Coachmen President; 1981 Coachmen President; 1980 Coachmen Senator; 1981 Coachmen Senator; 1980 Coachmen Statesman; 1981 Coachmen Statesman
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 314
Recall Summary:
A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. Without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. If the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. A throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.
How to Fix:
Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorhomes. System: equipment; speed control; metal cover and throttle arm. Consequences of defect: an open throttle would make it difficult to reducevehicle speed. This failure could occur without prior warning and could resultin a vehicle accident. Note: the speed control should not be used prior to inspection and repair.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 3, 1981
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