Vehicle recall 81V080000 · July 1, 1981
Sportscoach Sportscoach and Cross Country Cross Country
A protective 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 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 an accident.note: the speed control should not be used prior to inspection and repair.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1981
- Filed by
- COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 7, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 351
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cross Country Cross Country (1981): 1981
- Sportscoach Sportscoach (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
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