Coachmen Sportscoach 2000
Model Sportscoach made in 2000 by Coachmen got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, vehicle speed control.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V273001 | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/21/2000 to 09/11/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2688 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 09/13/2000 | 09/22/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000.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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V230102 | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/29/2000 to 09/29/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1 | 01/23/2001 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 04/17/2001 | 05/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor home chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with 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 Summary | This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification began january 23, 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 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 4094 | 09/21/2001 | 626338 | Slide room roof modifications. *yd | 12/13/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 26333 | 3 | 12/01/2002 |
| Michelin xrv 255/80r22.5 side wall failure dot# b6h6ak3 x 179 26000 miles total, three blow out within 1200 miles - tire pressures within coachman specs.*ak | |||