Recall 98V240002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 1998-1999 COACHMEN VAN CAMPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 215 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V240002 |
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 215 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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