1979 Coachmen Jimmy Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V159000
Manufacturer: HIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1979
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: August 10th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY OR A CIRCUIT BREAKER OMITTED. CONSEQUENTLY, IF A SHORT OCCURS IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE, THE WIRE COULD OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND ARE INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEM TO THE DEALER FOR FREE INSTALLATION. ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL PACKAGE OPTION WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL VANS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC PACKAGE OPTION.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CIRCUIT BREAKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOPASSENGERS AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V160000
Manufacturer: HIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE NUTS AND LOCKWASHERS USED TO SECURE THE LP GAS TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS. IF THE NUTS LOOSEN AND FALL FROM THE BOLTS, THE L.P. GAS TANK COULD SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE AND BECOME DAMAGED, ALLOWING THE LP GAS TO ESCAPE.

Corrective Summary:
ALL LOOSE NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND ANY INCORRECT LOCKWASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALER WILL ALSO ADD FLAT WASHERS AND LOCKING TYPE NUTS TO ALL UNITS.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN COACHES.SYSTEM: FUEL; LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANK, MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPILLED GASOLINE CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OREXPLOSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES AND VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.