Defect Description For Recall
The Nuts And Lockwashers Used To Secure The Lp Gas Tank May Not Have Been Securely Tightened Due To The Use Of Incorrect Lockwashers. If The Nuts Loosen And Fall From The Bolts, The L.P. Gas Tank Could Separate Completely From The Vehicle And Become Damaged, Allowing The Lp Gas To Escape.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
JIMMY
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V160000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Loose Nuts Will Be Tightened And Any Incorrect Lockwashers Will Be Replaced. Dealer Will Also Add Flat Washers And Locking Type Nuts To All Units.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19790601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
573
Date Owners Notified
19790815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
High Country Aluminum Products. Llc
Date Report Received
19790702