Recalls for 2000 Coachmen Sportscoach

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2001-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: motor home chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals.  The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.

Consequence
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

Notes
Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification began january 23, 2001.  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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or 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).

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2000-09-22
Description
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe.  On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Consequence
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.  

Corrective Action
Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.  

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during september 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).