VIKING LEGEND 1998: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V196001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VIKING | LEGEND | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-09-01 | 1998-08-25 | 1998-08-28 |
Production Dates: 1997-06-27 - 1998-08-12
Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
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.
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'.
