1986 COACHMEN MRV Recalls (2)

Campaign:

91V059000 on 04/21/1991

Component:

Power train:axle assembly

Manufactured:

04/30/1984 - 02/28/1986

Affected:

967

Defect:

Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Consequence:

A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.

Correction:

Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

Notes:

System: rear axle; single axle with dual rear wheels.vehicle description: micro-mini motorhomes built on toyota camper cab-chassisequipped with aftermarket dual rear wheels on rear axle designed for singlewheels.

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Campaign:

91E021001 on 06/19/1991

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg furnace

Manufactured:

12/31/1981 - 11/30/1986

Affected:

46,239

Defect:

Contaminants could block the internal orifices in the itt valves, causing the gas control valve to fail in open position: this would allow unburned gas to reach vehicle's living quarters.

Consequence:

Hazards of liquid propane gas in the living quarters of arecreational vehicle include risk of explosion and fire when exposed to a sourceof ignition, and respiratory distress from the gas itself.

Correction:

Replace the itt valves with redundant gas control valves.

Notes:

System: gas control valve.vehicle description: hydro flame furnace with rv28sbr59 and rv28sbr68 ittvalves.notice: this recall was initiated by hydro flame corporation.

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