COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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July 1, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

A PROTECTIVE COVER WAS OMITTED FROM THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. WITHOUT THIS COVER, A BEAD CHAIN WHICH CONNECTS THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE LINKAGE OR OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE CHAIN BECOMES CAUGHT, IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO LOCK OPEN. A THROTTLE ARM WAS ALSO ACCIDENTLY OMITTED FROM THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT.
NHTSA ID: 81V080000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 351
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
BOTH THE METAL COVER AND THE THROTTLE ARM WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 26, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

A PROTECTIVE METAL COVER WAS OMITTED FROM THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. WITHOUT THIS COVER, A BEAD CHAIN WHICH CONNECTS THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE LINKAGE OR OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE CHAIN BECOMES CAUGHT, IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO LOCK OPEN. A THROTTLE ARM WAS ALSO ACCIDENTLY OMITTED FROM THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT.
NHTSA ID: 81V078000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 314
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
BOTH THE METAL COVER AND THE THROTTLE ARM WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No