COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1977

THE DEALER, FROM WHOM THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WILL INSTALL TWO METAL STRAPS UNDER THE L.P. TANK, SECURING THEM WITH BOLTS THROUGH THE VEHICLE FLOOR. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 11, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:TRUCK

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "BAY WINDOWS" WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN SECURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. A SHARP TURN OR STRESS MANEUVER COULD THROW A PASSENGER AGAINST THE WINDOW WITH SUFFICIENT IMPACT TO FORCE THE WINDOW OUT.

NHTSA ID: 77V071000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 667

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF FOUR CLIPS, TWO ON EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW, BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE OUTER METAL FRAME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BAY WINDOW.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 2, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM WHCH MAY NOT AFFORD PROPER VAPOR RECOVERY AND LEAK PREVENTION.

NHTSA ID: 77V063000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 242

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY SUBSTITUTING A FILL SPOUT FITTED WITH AN ADAPTER AND CONNECTING AND CLAMPING THE VAPOR RECOVERY HOSE TO THE ADAPTER. A SECOND CLAMP WILL BE PLACED OVER THE NEOPRENE FILL HOSE IN WHICH THE FILL SPOUT IS INSERTED. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE DONT AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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