NHTSA Campaign 07V539000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC · Reported Nov 21, 2007 · 395 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES, THE 12 VOLT SLIDEROOM WIRE CONNECTION TO THE CHASSIS IGNITION SYSTEM MAY BE WIRED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THE BRAKE ON THE SLIDEROOM MOTOR TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE 'ON' OR 'RUN' POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SLIDEROOM TO 'RELAX' AND POSSIBLY MOVE TO THE OUT POSITION WHILE IN TRANSIT IF THE TRAVEL LOCKS PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE ARE NOT INSTALLED AS RECOMMENDED.
Consequence
SHOULD THE SLIDEROOM EXTEND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY WIRE THE SLIDEROOM MOTOR BRAKE ACTIVATION SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | FREEDOM EXPRESS 31 | 2008 | 395 |
| COACHMEN | FREELANDER 3130 | 2008 | 395 |
| COACHMEN | MAVERICK 313 | 2008 | 395 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V539000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.