Reported Oct 2, 2000197 vehicles affectedCOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Jun 7, 2000 – Sep 25, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes, model numbers 280, 300, 321, and 340. the front side marker lights were not installed as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
If the front side marker lights are not visible to other motorists, a vehicle crash can occur.
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).