Coachmen President 1980

Model President made in 1980 by Coachmen got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1980

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
81V078000COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/01/1980 to 05/01/1981V (Vehicle)31407/03/1981MFRHIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC06/26/198107/02/1981
Defect SummaryA protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. if the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. a throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBoth the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes.system: equipment; speed control; metal cover and throttle arm.consequences of defect: an open throttle would make it difficult to reducevehicle speed. this failure could occur without prior warning and could resultin a vehicle accident.note: the speed control should not be used prior to inspection and repair.