2001 COACHMEN SANTARA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V178000 on 07/10/2000
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
05/01/2000 - 06/29/2000
Affected:
158
Defect:
Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. the 120-volt circuit ground wire that provides bonding from the power center and the generator transfer switch to the frame was incorrectly connected to the 12-volt ground bar.
Consequence:
This can lead to higher voltage within the 12-volt ground system and cause failures in the individual electronic equipment (refrigerator control, furnace control, radios, etc.).
Correction:
Dealers will re-wire these motor homes.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 31, 2000.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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V373000 on 10/19/2003
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
04/30/2000 - 12/10/2002
Affected:
19,110
Defect:
On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence:
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Correction:
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 COACHMEN SANTARA TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
4087
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Coachmen rv company has identified a procedure to strengthen the slide out room opening in certain motorhomes in order to prevent the inside appearance of a slight sag in the center. *tt
Bulletin:
4088
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding slide room manual override switch operation. *tt
Bulletin:
4091
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Coachmen rv company has determined that certain motorhomes produced in plant 1310 from job1 through september 15, 2000 may be missing the cable switching box. this box and cabling is provided whenever the bedroom tv option is ordered.
Bulletin:
4094
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Slide room roof modifications. *yd

Home | Privacy