COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 1, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COACHMEN/MAGNETEK/POWER CONVERTER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 98V240002

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 215

Consequence Summary:

ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COACHMEN/FAN-LIGHT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE CAN FAIL (MOST COMMONLY INVOLVING A FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR) WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN OVERLOAD IN THE COILED POWER SUPPLY WIRES, WHICH COULD MELT THE WIRES.

NHTSA ID: 98V196001

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A MAILER FOR THE RETURN OF THIS FAN-LIGHT APPLIANCE AND IN TURN WILL BE SENT TWO PORTABLE LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS. IF AN OWNER DOES NOT WANT THE TWO LIGHTS AS REPLACEMENTS, COACHMEN IS OFFERING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAN/LIGHT APPLIANCES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 13, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COACHMEN/LPG CYLINDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 20 LB. LPG CYLINDERS SUPPLIED BY MANCHESTER TANK. THESE CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION. THE OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 98V010001

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 0

Consequence Summary:

IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT.

Corrective Action:

MANCHESTER TANK IS PERFORMING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. MANCHESTER WILL REPLACE THESE LPG CYLINDERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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