Coachmen Class A 2000

Model Class A made in 2000 by Coachmen got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01V115000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1999 to 09/01/2000V (Vehicle)600305/14/2001MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC04/13/200104/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. a loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
Consequence SummaryA loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the engine control module. owner notification began may 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
01V056001COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.from 02/01/1999 to 08/04/2000V (Vehicle)99MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC02/20/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryReplacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).