| Make : COACHMEN | Model : SPORTSCOACH LEGEND | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20030430 - 20050414 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V173000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050428 | Date Added to Database: 20050428 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES. THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65 PSI. |
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Consequence:
THE LOW AIR WARNING ALARM WILL SOUND, BUT THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TIME TO REACT BEFORE THE SPRING (PARK) BRAKE ENGAGES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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