Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Class C Mini-Motor Homes, The Generator Exhaust Pipe May Have Been Assembled And Installed Incorrectly Resulting In Insufficient Clearance To Or Contact With The Chassis Fuel Fill Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
CHEYENNE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V081000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
When Operating, The Generator’S Exhaust Pipe May Reach Temperatures That Could Potentially Melt And/Or Ignite The Fuel Fill Tube. Should This Occur, The Potential Exists For A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Disassemble A Portion Of The Generator Exhaust Pipe Assembly, Turning One Of The Bent Components Around 180 Degrees, Reassembling The Exhaust Pipe And Measuring To Ensure A MinimUM Of 3″ Air Gap With Surrounding Components. Owner Notification Began March 24, 2003. 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 Coachmen At 1-800-453-6064.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
20021213
End Of Manufacture
20030226
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
20030324
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20030305