Recall 01V115000: 1999–2000 Coachmen Class A and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 13, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

6,003vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.

Possible consequence

A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Coachmen Class A1 complaints
• 2000 Coachmen Class A0 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner XC4 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner XC2 complaints