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NHTSA recall 00V290000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Coachmen Leprechaun

Reported Oct 3, 200088 vehicles affectedCOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Jun 24, 2000 – Sep 1, 2000

The defect

Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, model number 305. the battery cable that provides power from the coach battery to the generator was routed so it crosses over the top of the catalytic converter heat shield.

The risk

Under extreme temperature conditions, this could cause the cable's insulation to melt resulting in a high resistance short that could potentially lead to a fire.

The remedy

Coachmen will inspect to determine if the wires are properly routed. if necessary, the wires will be re-routed.

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Vehicles in this recall

Coachmen Leprechaun
2001

Notes

Owner notification began october 16, 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 1-800-453-6064. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).