COACHMEN SANTARA 2001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V178000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | SANTARA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-07-31 | 2000-07-07 | 2000-07-11 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-02 - 2000-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, MODELS 3602 AND 3500. THE 120-VOLT CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE THAT PROVIDES BONDING FROM THE POWER CENTER AND THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH TO THE FRAME WAS INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE 12-VOLT GROUND BAR.
THIS CAN LEAD TO HIGHER VOLTAGE WITHIN THE 12-VOLT GROUND SYSTEM AND CAUSE FAILURES IN THE INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT "REFRIGERATOR CONTROL, FURNACE CONTROL, RADIOS, ETC.".
DEALERS WILL RE-WIRE THESE MOTOR HOMES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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'.
