Saturday, March 22, 2008
RECALL: COACHMAN: PRISM (DIESEL ENGINE)
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / PRISM 2009
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC Mfr's Report Date : MAR 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V127000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2009 PRISM CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER 3.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO STALL OR NOT START UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING THE RECALL FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V594) AND WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS FREE OF CHARGE. COACHMEN HAVE THE 2 VEHICLES IN THEIR POSSESSION AND WILL ARRANGE FOR THESE VEHICLES TO BE REMEDIED AT THEIR FACILITY PRIOR TO BEING SHIPPED TO DEALERS. CHRYSLER MAY BE REACHED AT 1-800-992-1997 AND COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
COACHMEN / PRISM 2009
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC Mfr's Report Date : MAR 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V127000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2009 PRISM CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER 3.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO STALL OR NOT START UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING THE RECALL FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V594) AND WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS FREE OF CHARGE. COACHMEN HAVE THE 2 VEHICLES IN THEIR POSSESSION AND WILL ARRANGE FOR THESE VEHICLES TO BE REMEDIED AT THEIR FACILITY PRIOR TO BEING SHIPPED TO DEALERS. CHRYSLER MAY BE REACHED AT 1-800-992-1997 AND COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
