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Vehicle recall 81V078000 · June 26, 1981

Coachmen Citation, President and 2 more models

A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit.

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

Summary
A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. Without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. If the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. A throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.
Remedy
Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: equipment; speed control; metal cover and throttle arm.consequences of defect: an open throttle would make it difficult to reducevehicle speed. This failure could occur without prior warning and could resultin a vehicle accident.note: the speed control should not be used prior to inspection and repair.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
81V078000
Reported to NHTSA
June 26, 1981
Filed by
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
July 3, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected
314
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Vehicle speed control
Recall 81V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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