Recall 00V-230: 2000 Coachmen Sportscoach

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Apr 17, 2001, covering about 1 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-230
Report date
Apr 17, 2001
Vehicles affected
1
Owners notified
Jan 23, 2001

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerCOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V230102

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Sportscoach2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-230?

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.

How is recall 00V-230 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.