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1998-1999 Viking Legend recall: exterior lighting

Coachmen Rv Company reported this safety recall on August 25, 1998. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,000
reported
Aug 25, 1998
owners notified
Sep 1, 1998

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
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.
Risk
This condition can cause an electrical short, and possibly a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 98V196001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V196001

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Viking Legend exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 98V196001, reported on August 25, 1998, covers about 2,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V196001?

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.

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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