Front: anchorageRecall 93V-061 · Coachmen vehicles
COACHMEN RV COMPANY recall 93V-061 covers 571 Coachmen vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SAFETY BELTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED BECAUSE A PASSAGE HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT WAS NOT PROVIDED, AND THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE SLACK IN THE SAFETY BELT, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209, "SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES."
The risk
EXCESSIVE SLACK IN THE SAFETY BELT INCREASES THE RISK OFINJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
The fix
REROUTE THE SAFETY BELT TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SLACK.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
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 August 1, 1988 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA