Vehicle recall 00V290000 · October 3, 2000
2001 Coachmen Leprechaun
Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, model number 305.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, model number 305. The battery cable that provides power from the coach battery to the generator was routed so it crosses over the top of the catalytic converter heat shield.
- Consequence
- Under extreme temperature conditions, this could cause the cable's insulation to melt resulting in a high resistance short that could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Coachmen will inspect to determine if the wires are properly routed. If necessary, the wires will be re-routed.
- Notes
- Owner notification began October 16, 2000.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 1-800-453-6064. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V290000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 3, 2000
- Filed by
- COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 88
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Leprechaun (2001): 2001
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