Coachmen Coachmen 1985

Model Coachmen made in 1985 by Coachmen got 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
84V128000COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/1984 to 10/01/1984V (Vehicle)317311/26/1984MFRCOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.10/30/198411/14/1984
Defect SummaryThe fuel hose may rub against a bracket in the area where it attaches to the fuel pump. as the hose chafes against the bracket, a leak can develop.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAny damaged hoses will be replaced and all hoses will be repositioned as necessary to achieve enough clearance with the other components. a protective edging will be installed on a portion of the frame to prevent abrasion of the radiator hose and fuel lines.
NotesVehicle description: motor homes.system: fuel system; fuel hose.consequences of defect: fuel sprayed in the engine compartment may cause a fireand possible injury to occupants.note: the vehicle should not be operated until repairs are completed.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
91V059000COACHMEN RV COMPANYfrom 05/01/1984 to 03/01/1986V (Vehicle)96709/24/1991ODICOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.04/12/199104/22/1991
Defect SummaryRear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.
Consequence SummaryA broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.
NotesSystem: rear axle; single axle with dual rear wheels.vehicle description: micro-mini motorhomes built on toyota camper cab-chassisequipped with aftermarket dual rear wheels on rear axle designed for singlewheels.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
PE86056COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.05/12/198611/13/1986AXLE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE86063COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.07/01/198611/13/1986REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88105COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.09/16/198801/10/1989FUEL EXPULSION
 There is no summary currently available
PE88043COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.03/30/198809/20/1988FUEL EXPULSION
 There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
PE90017COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.11/21/198902/22/1990LPG FURNACE EXPLOSION
 There is no summary currently available