| Make : COACHMEN | Model : SANTARA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000502 - 20000630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V178000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000731 | Date Received by ODI: 20000707 | Date Added to Database: 20000711 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 158 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, MODELS 3602 AND 3500. THE 120-VOLT CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE THAT PROVIDES BONDING FROM THE POWER CENTER AND THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH TO THE FRAME WAS INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE 12-VOLT GROUND BAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN LEAD TO HIGHER VOLTAGE WITHIN THE 12-VOLT GROUND SYSTEM AND CAUSE FAILURES IN THE INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATOR CONTROL, FURNACE CONTROL, RADIOS, ETC.). |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-WIRE THESE MOTOR HOMES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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