The 1979 Coachmen Jimmy has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 643 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY OR A CIRCUIT BREAKER OMITTED. CONSEQUENTLY, IF A SHORT OCCURS IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE, THE WIRE COULD OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND ARE INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEM TO THE DEALER FOR FREE INSTALLATION. ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
THE NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS USED TO SECURE THE LP GAS TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS. IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL FROM THE BOLTS, THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE AND BECOME DAMAGED, ALLOWING THE LP GAS TO ESCAPE.
ALL LOOSE NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND ANY INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALER WILL ALSO ADD FLAT WASHERS AND LOCKING TYPE NUTS TO ALL UNITS.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Coachmen Jimmy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.