1999 COACHMEN CATALINA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

00V273001 on 09/21/2000

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Manufactured:

01/20/2000 - 09/10/2000

Affected:

2,688

Defect:

Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Consequence:

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Correction:

Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

Notes:

Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000.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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

02V012000 on 01/24/2002

Component:

Equipment:electrical

Manufactured:

09/30/1998 - 05/30/2000

Affected:

206

Defect:

On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.

Consequence:

This could allow any gas that is splashed against the cap during vehicle operation, sudden stops, or turns, or a crash, to leak out. if gas is allowed to leak out through the unsealed cap/fill connection, the potential for a fire exists.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. owner notification began january 23, 2002. 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 coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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