| Make : COACHMEN | Model : SANTARA | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19920623 - 19980428 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990503 | Date Received by ODI: 19990412 | Date Added to Database: 19990419 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3073 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH BASEMENT CONVERTERS AND BASEMENT FREEZERS. A GROMMET MAY BE MISSING ALLOWING THE 110-VOLT WIRE TO RUB AGAINST A METAL EDGE. |
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Consequence:
IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT WIRES ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED. IF THEY ARE NOT, PROPER PROTECTION WILL BE ADDED, AND IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. |
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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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