NHTSA Recall 03V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V342000; Date: Sep. 12, 2003
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Coachmen Sportscoach; 2004 Coachmen Sportscoach
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Affected Units:: 27
Recall Summary:
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
How to Fix:
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. 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 tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390), spartan at 517-543-6400, or coachmen at 574-825-8525.
Recall Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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