COACHMEN VAN 2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : VAN | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2006-05-25 - 2006-08-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V448000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2006-12-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2006-11-28 | Date Added to Database: 2006-11-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5671 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, DURING MANUFACTURE, SOME OF THE PIPE FITTINGS WERE DRILLED TOO DEEP, RESULTING IN A THIN WALL IN THE MALE PIPE THREAD. THE MALE PIPE THREAD MAY BREAK OFF DURING OR AFTER ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FITTING FAILS WHILE IN USE, THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DEPRESSURIZE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL QUARANTINE THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-800-633-4176. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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