| Make : COACHMEN | Model : LEPRECHAUN | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000624 - 20000901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V290000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001016 | Date Received by ODI: 20001003 | Date Added to Database: 20001006 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, MODEL NUMBER 305. THE BATTERY CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE GENERATOR WAS ROUTED SO IT CROSSES OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD. |
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Consequence:
UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE'S INSULATION TO MELT RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
COACHMEN WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF THE WIRES ARE PROPERLY ROUTED. IF NECESSARY, THE WIRES WILL BE RE-ROUTED. |
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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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