Coachmen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V236000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V236000 by Coachmen Industries, Inc.. Includes 246 affected units, COACHMEN RV/SAFETY CHAIN, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V236000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-07-17T00:00:00

Subject: Coachmen rv/safety chain

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 246

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dgww_zxib.sntc

NHTSA ID: 01V236000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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