Vehicle recall 06V118000 · April 13, 2006
Sportscoach Elite and Legend
On certain motor homes, the battery cables that exit the rear of the battery storage compartment are not adequately secured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes, the battery cables that exit the rear of the battery storage compartment are not adequately secured. Should the cables become unsecured, they could come in direct contact with the engine exhaust system.
- Consequence
- In the event that the cables come in contact with the exhaust system, the cable protective covering could eventually melt causing a direct short in the 12-volt electrical system, which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will use a tube clamp to secure the excess length of wire to a steel truss member above and out of the way of the exhaust and will also add a heat shield. The recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
- 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
- 06V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2006
- Filed by
- COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 10, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29
- 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.
- Sportscoach Elite (2007): 2007
- Sportscoach Legend (2007): 2007
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