Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 79V-159 · Coachmen vehicles
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 79V-159 covers 70 Coachmen vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL VANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC PACKAGE OPTION.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CIRCUIT BREAKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOPASSENGERS AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1979 to June 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.