Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Home Chassis Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, “Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems.” The Brake System Warning Indicator May Not FunCTIon As Required By Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
MIRADA
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V040000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Effect Of Defect
In Some Of The Affected Vehicles, The Brake System Warning Indicator Will Not Illuminate When The Ignition Is In The Start Position Or For A Low Brake Fluid Condition, If The Body Builder Relied Solely Upon Ford’S IVM Compliance Statement For The Brake System Warning Indicator.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Brake Warning Lamp Circuit. 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 1-219-825-5821.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990513
End Of Manufacture
20021022
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3539
Date Owners Notified
20030401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030210
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105