| Make : COACHMEN | Model : VAN CAMPER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980319 - 19981022 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V240002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19981001 | Date Added to Database: 19990111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 215 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS. |
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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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