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1999-2000 Coachmen Class A recall: accelerator pedal

Coachmen Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 20, 2001. It covers about 99 vehicles.

vehicles affected
99
reported
Feb 20, 2001

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and 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.
Risk
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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.

Recall number 01V056001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V056001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Coachmen Class A accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 01V056001, reported on February 20, 2001, covers about 99 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V056001?

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. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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