| Make : COACHMEN | Model : MODELBEE | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19771101 - 19790401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V122000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790727 | Date Received by ODI: 19790522 | 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 SYSTEMS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 659 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO A POOR WELD BETWEEN THE BURNER TUBE AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET, THE PROPANE BURNER ASSEMBLY MAY LEAK LIQUID PROPANE GAS INTO THE LIVING AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE RANGE KNOB IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE BURNER TUBE REMAINS ATTACHED TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
SUSPECT BURNERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BURNERS THAT HAVE BEEN 100% TESTED, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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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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