Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorhomes Built On Spartan Chassis, The Angle Of The Hoses From The Hydraulic Pump Could Contact The Positive StUD On The Starter.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V022000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Close Contact With The Starter And Cause Ignition Of Hydraulic Fluid Which Could Result In Injury And/Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Spartan Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace On Vehicles With Cummins Isl Engines And 39Mt Delco Starters At Least One Of The 45 Degree Fittings With A 90 Degree Fitting And Also Replace The Hose Assembly. On Isl And Isc Engines With 42Mt Delco Starter, Dealers Will Change One Fitting At The Rear Of The Hydraulic Pump And Re-Route A Hose. 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 Spartan At 1-219-825-5821 Or Coachmen At 1-517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20031201
End Of Manufacture
20031231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20040108