1979 COACHMEN JIMMY Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V159000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers

Manufactured:

12/31/1978 - 05/31/1979

Affected:

70

Defect:

The electrical package option may have been wired incorrectly or a circuit breaker omitted. consequently, if a short occurs in the electrical line, the wire could overheat and lead to a fire.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with circuit breakers and are instructed to take them to the dealer for free installation. any necessary repairs to the electrical package option will be done without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: travel vans equipped with an electric package option.system: electrical; circuit breaker.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could cause personal injury topassengers and may cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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Campaign:

79V160000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank assembly

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 05/31/1979

Affected:

573

Defect:

The nuts and lockwashers used to secure the lp gas tank may not have been securely tightened due to the use of incorrect lockwashers. if the nuts loosen and fall from the bolts, the l.p. gas tank could separate completely from the vehicle and become damaged, allowing the lp gas to escape.

Correction:

All loose nuts will be tightened and any incorrect lockwashers will be replaced. dealer will also add flat washers and locking type nuts to all units.

Notes:

Vehicle description: van coaches.system: fuel; liquid propane gas tank, mounting.consequences of defect: spilled gasoline creates a potential for fire orexplosion, which could result in personal injuries and vehicle accidents.

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