NHTSA recall 99V217000
Equipment · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Details
What's wrong: The plumbing that supplies liquid propane (lp) gas to the refrigerator consists of a flexible lp hose connected to a copper fitting that connects to a copper tube that then runs to the refrigerator. The copper fitting is fastened to the slide-out room wall with clamps to prohibit movement of the copper line and insure that as the slide-out room is extended and retracted, the flexible gas line moves and not the…
Why it matters: The copper line could crack allowing lp gas to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the current fitting with a "drop ear" fitting for direct attachment to the slide-out sidewall, eliminating the need for the clamps.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Coachmen Phoenix, 2000 Coachmen Phoenix.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V217000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.