Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes, The Battery Cables That Exit The Rear Of The Battery Storage Compartment Are Not Adequately Secured. Should The Cables Become Unsecured, They Could Come In Direct Contact With The Engine Exhaust System.
Make Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH
Model Of Vehicle
ELITE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V118000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
In The Event That The Cables Come In Contact With The Exhaust System, The Cable ProteCTIve Covering Could Eventually Melt Causing A Direct Short In The 12-Volt Electrical System, Which Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Use A Tube Clamp To Secure The Excess Length Of Wire To A Steel Truss Member Above And Out Of The Way Of The Exhaust And Will Also Add A Heat Shield. The Recall Began On April 10, 2006. Owners May Contact Coachmen At 1-800-453-6064.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20051010
End Of Manufacture
20060404
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29
Date Owners Notified
20060410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060413