Vehicle recall 77V071000 · May 11, 1977

1976-1977 Coachmen Coachmen

The involved vehicles have "bay windows" which may not remain secure under certain conditions.

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

Summary: The involved vehicles have "bay windows" which may not remain secure under certain conditions. A sharp turn or stress maneuver could throw a passenger against the window with sufficient impact to force the window out.
Remedy: Dealer will install a set of four clips, two on either side of the window, between the glass and the outer metal frame to provide additional support for the bay window.
Notes: Vehicle description: travel vans.system: visual; bay window..consequences of defect: if the window comes out upon impact, a passenger couldbe thrown or ejected from the moving vehicle and serious injuries could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V071000
Reported to NHTSA: May 11, 1977
Filed by: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: May 20, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 667
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 77V071000 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 Coachmen (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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