Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V178000 Reported July 7, 2000

Coachmen/crv ground wire

Coachmen Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 158 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
158
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 7, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. the 120-volt circuit ground wire that provides bonding from the power center and the generator transfer switch to the frame was incorrectly connected to the 12-volt ground bar.

Safety Consequence

This can lead to higher voltage within the 12-volt ground system and cause failures in the individual electronic equipment (refrigerator control, furnace control, radios, etc.).

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-wire these motor homes.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V178000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V178000?

NHTSA recall 00V178000 was issued by Coachmen Industries, Inc. on July 7, 2000. It addresses: Coachmen/crv ground wire. The recall affects approximately 158 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.