1999 VIKING LEGEND RECALL - #98V196001
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 VIKING LEGEND |
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| Manufacturer |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/27/1997 - 8/12/1998 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1998 |
| # Affected |
2,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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). |
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