The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes built with kitchen slide-outs. A flexible liquid propane (lp) gas line within the slide-out can leak under certain conditions; e.G., When exposed to heat for prolonged periods of time from the stove.
The risk
Leaking lp gas could result in a fire and explosion.
The fix
Dealers will replace the flexible lp gas line with a copper line within the slide-out.
Contacts
Owner notification began january 8, 1999. 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 coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Georgie Boy dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V310000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.