Vehicle recall 05V294000 · June 21, 2005
Coachmen Cross Country, Sportscoach Elite and 1 more model
On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
- Consequence
- When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Coachmen will be working with intellitec to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on July 14, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-1174.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 21, 2005
- Filed by
- COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 135
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Cross Country (2005): 2005
- Coachmen Sportscoach Elite (2005): 2005
- Coachmen Sportscoach Encore (2005): 2005
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