NHTSA Recall 00V398000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V398000; Date: Nov. 27, 2000
This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Coachmen Prospera; 2000 Coachmen Prospera; 2001 Coachmen Prospera; 1999 Coachmen Royal; 2000 Coachmen Royal; 2001 Coachmen Royal
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company
Affected Units:: 576
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood mobile products' telescoping landing gear. The landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the pins in the affected units.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 11, 2000. 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 coachmen at 1-219-825-5821. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 2000
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