Vehicle recall 78V163000 · August 1, 1978

Coachmen 22' RB and 23' RS

The copper liquid propane gas tube may become damaged by extreme contact with the chassis rear right spring.

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

Summary: The copper liquid propane gas tube may become damaged by extreme contact with the chassis rear right spring. This is due to improper routing of the gas tube. The tubing could be cut allowing liquid propane gas to escape.
Remedy: The dealer will reroute the gas tubing to ensure proper clearance between tube and chassis spring. This will be done at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes, mini.system: l.p. Gas lines; gas tube.consequences of defect: this condition presents a fire hazard which couldresult in serious personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V163000
Reported to NHTSA: August 1, 1978
Filed by: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: August 4, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 352
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings

Recall 78V163000 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 22' RB (1978): 1978
Coachmen 23' RS (1978): 1978

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