| Make : COACHMEN | Model : JIMMY | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780901 - 19790601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V160000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790815 | Date Received by ODI: 19790702 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 573 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS USED TO SECURE THE LP GAS TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS. IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL FROM THE BOLTS, THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE AND BECOME DAMAGED, ALLOWING THE LP GAS TO ESCAPE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ALL LOOSE NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND ANY INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALER WILL ALSO ADD FLAT WASHERS AND LOCKING TYPE NUTS TO ALL UNITS. |
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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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