COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 2, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND RECEPTICLE:CIRCUIT BREA

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V159000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LPG TANK ATTACHMENTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V160000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 573

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 22, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LPG SYSTEMS

DUE TO A POOR WELD BETWEEN THE BURNER TUBE AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET, THE PROPANE BURNER ASSEMBLY MAY LEAK LIQUID PROPANE GAS INTO THE LIVING AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE RANGE KNOB IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, EVEN THOUGH THE BURNER TUBE REMAINS ATTACHED TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 79V122000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 659

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

SUSPECT BURNERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BURNERS THAT HAVE BEEN 100% TESTED, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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