NHTSA Recall 05V294000: Electrical system
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V294000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain rear diesel motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Safety risk
When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Coachmen will be working with intellitec to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on july 14, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-1174.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V294000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2005 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | 2005 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Encore | 2005 |
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.