Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 83V-056 · 1983 Coachmen Mini Motorhome

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 83V-056 covers 8 1983 Coachmen Mini Motorhome for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected81 model

ReportedMay 19, 1983Owners notified May 5, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A PULLEY WAS INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE WATER PUMP WHEN THE DASH AIR CONDITIONING WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PULLY TO WOBBLE AND THE NUTS TO WORK LOOSE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REMOVE THE PULLEY AND DRILL FOUR HOLES IN ORDER TO ATTACH IT CORRECTLY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI MOTORHOMES ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS WITH DIESEL ENGINESAND DASH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: COOLING; AIR CONDITIONING, WATER PUMP PULLEY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FAN ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME SEPARATED, RESULTING INDAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD IS OPENEDWHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.NOTE: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.

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

Coachmen Mini Motorhome1983