NHTSA Recall 01V056001: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 99 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Coachmen Class A.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V056001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | February 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V056001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.