NHTSA Recall 01V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V236000; Date: Jul. 17, 2001
This could result in the safety chains failing in the event of a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle hitch which in turn would lead to a loss of control of the travel trailer.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Coachmen Cascade 26rbs; 2002 Coachmen Cascade 32rls; 2002 Shasta Oasis 266rbs
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 246
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The safety chains do not have an adequate load range to prevent failure in the event the trailer is loaded to the maximum gross vehicle weight rating.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the correct load range safety chains. Owner notification began July 18, 2001. 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 RV at 1-800-453-6064.
Recall Notes:
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: Jul 18, 2001
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