Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V230102
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause The Pedal To Go To Full Throttle If Both Return Springs Break, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000929
End Of Manufacture
20000929
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20010123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20010417