AUTOCAR LEGEND 1998: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : LEGEND | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-06-27 - 1998-08-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V196001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-09-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-25 | Date Added to Database: 1998-08-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2000 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE MAILER AND NEW REPLACEMENT LIGHTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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