NHTSA Recall 94V121000
Filed by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.. Component: Unknown Or Other. Reported 1994-07-05. An estimated 1,286 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SCREWS USED TO MOUNT THE TELEVISION INTO AN OVERHEAD CABINET ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE ENCLOSURE BASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TELEVISION TO FALL OUT OF THE CABINET AND ONTO THE HEAD OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Risk
THE OPERATOR CAN SUSTAIN INJURIES AND POSSIBLY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOUNT THE TELEVISIONS WITH CORRECT FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TELEVISION SETS MOUNTED IN AN OVERHEAD CABINET.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, CONTACT COACHMEN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-825-5821. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.