NHTSA Recall 08V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V192000; Date: Apr. 28, 2008
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Coachmen Cross Country; 2007 Coachmen Pathfinder; 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder; 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore; 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Affected Units:: 145
Recall Summary:
Coachmen is recalling 145 my 2007 cross country and my 2007-2008 sportscoach encore and pathfinder class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How to Fix:
Coachmen is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
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.
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