Coachmen/freightliner/electronic accelerator pedal
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Coachmen Industries, Inc. or involving Vehicle Speed Control.
FAQ: Recall 01V056001
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V056001?
NHTSA recall 01V056001 was issued by Coachmen Industries, Inc. on February 20, 2001. It addresses: Coachmen/freightliner/electronic accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 99 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V056001 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.