Vehicle recall 77V001000 · December 4, 1977

Coachmen Jimmy and Leprechaun

On the involved vehicles, the threaded studs which secure the l.p.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the threaded studs which secure the l.p. Tank mounting system could fail. Consequently, the l.p. Tank may drop to ground.
Remedy: The dealer, from whom the vehicle was purchased, will install two metal straps under the l.p. Tank, securing them with bolts through the vehicle floor. This will be done without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: l.p. Gas; tank attachments.consequences of defect: the tank may rupture, and if an ignition source ispresent, a fire could start, resulting in vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: the l.p. Tank shut off valve, known as the "pol" valve, should be closedand the vehicle should be immediately taken to an authorized dealer.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V001000
Reported to NHTSA: December 4, 1977
Filed by: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: January 4, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,066
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Tank assembly

Recall 77V001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Coachmen Jimmy (1976): 1976
Coachmen Leprechaun (1976): 1976

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