Vehicle recall 79V160000 · July 2, 1979
Coachmen Greenbriar and Jimmy
The nuts and lockwashers used to secure the lp gas tank may not have been securely tightened due to the use of incorrect lockwashers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nuts and lockwashers used to secure the lp gas tank may not have been securely tightened due to the use of incorrect lockwashers. If the nuts loosen and fall from the bolts, the l.p. Gas tank could separate completely from the vehicle and become damaged, allowing the lp gas to escape.
- Remedy
- All loose nuts will be tightened and any incorrect lockwashers will be replaced. Dealer will also add flat washers and locking type nuts to all units.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: van coaches.system: fuel; liquid propane gas tank, mounting.consequences of defect: spilled gasoline creates a potential for fire orexplosion, which could result in personal injuries and vehicle accidents.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V160000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1979
- Filed by
- COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 573
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Greenbriar (1979): 1979
- Coachmen Jimmy (1979): 1979
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