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  NHTSA Recall 05V092000

NHTSA Campaign Id 05V092000; Date: Mar. 17, 2005

If this were to occur, a complete separation of the hitch assembly from the chassis could occur, resulting in a crash due to a loss of control of the towed vehicle or trailer.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2005 Coachmen Aurora 2005 Coachmen Epic 2005 Coachmen Mirada 2005 Coachmen Santara

Component: Trailer Hitche

Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc

Affected Units:: 251

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain class a motor homes, the rear hitch attachment brackets that connect the hitch assembly to the chassis frame may crack at the 90 degree bend.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will repair the hitch assembly attachment brackets free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 2005

Also see:

All recalls of Coachmen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.