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Vehicle recall 79V122000 · May 22, 1979

Coachmen Modelay, Modelcee and 2 more models

Due to a poor weld between the burner tube and the support bracket, the propane burner assembly may leak liquid propane gas into the living area of the vehicle when the range…

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

Summary
Due to a poor weld between the burner tube and the support bracket, the propane burner assembly may leak liquid propane gas into the living area of the vehicle when the range knob is in the "on" position, even though the burner tube remains attached to the support bracket.
Remedy
Suspect burners will be replaced with burners that have been 100% tested, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: camper vans.system: equipment; range/burners.consequences of defect: if the liquid propane gas is exposed to an ignitionsource, a fire could start and cause serious injury to occupants.note: drivers are advised to turn off the l.p. Gas tank service valve and notto use the range until replacement of burners are installed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
79V122000
Reported to NHTSA
May 22, 1979
Filed by
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
July 27, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected
659
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems
Recall 79V122000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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