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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V405📅 Oct 16, 2009

2008–2009 Coachmen Spirit OF Mobility recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Coachmen industries is recalling model year 2008-2009 transit buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems. Each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.

💥 The risk

An electrical failure in the air conditioners relay board, CAN cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

🔧 The fix

Coachmen industries will notify the owner and the bus will be repaired free OF charge. The repair will be performed by trans/air. Please also see trans/air defect report 09E-042. The safety recall began on november 5, 2009. Owners may contact trans/air warrant and service department at 1-800-673-2448.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V405000
Manufacturer
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
82
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Owner phone
1-800-673-2448
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 5, 2009
Built
May 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V405 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V405?

2008–2009 Coachmen Spirit OF Mobility. 82 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coachmen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-673-2448.