1979 Coachmen Jimmy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Coachmen Jimmy. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Coachmen Jimmy. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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