Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 04V-119 · 2004–2005 Coachmen Freelander

COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall 04V-119 covers 122 2004–2005 Coachmen Freelander for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1221 model
ReportedMar 8, 2004Owners notified Mar 29, 2004
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTORHOMES, THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT.

The risk

IF CONTACT OCCURS, THE WIRE INSULATION MATERIAL MAY MELT, DUE TO THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAON ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-453-6064.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 6, 2003 to February 12, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.