Coachmen 1998–1999 Electrical System recall
Recalled October 1, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V240002 · Coachmen
Hazard
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.
Units
215 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 45 AMP MAGNETEK POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE.
What to do
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.
Product
Coachmen STARFLYTE · Coachmen VAN CAMPER
Manufacturer(s)
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →