NHTSA Recall 02V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V009000; Date: Jan. 9, 2002
If the release bolt that secures the spare tire carrier to the frame at the drop down end of the carrier were to become loose and fall off, a portion of the carrier assembly itself could detach and fall off if there is no locking pin. If the spare tire carrier were to separate from the unit during travel, there is the potential for a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Coachmen Captiva; 2002 Coachmen Shasta
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company
Affected Units:: 226
Recall Summary:
On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an improved carrier release bolt and locking pin. Owner notification began January 21, 2002. 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 1-800-453-6064.
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: Jan 21, 2002
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