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NHTSARecalled Oct 3, 2000 · #00V290000

COACHMEN/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, MODEL NUMBER 305. THE BATTERY CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE GENERATOR WAS ROUTED SO IT CROSSES OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD. UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE'S INSULATION TO MELT RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Product details

Product
COACHMEN/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

COACHMEN WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF THE WIRES ARE PROPERLY ROUTED. IF NECESSARY, THE WIRES WILL BE RE-ROUTED.

View the official CPSC notice