Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V193000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V193000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 961 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Coachmen is recalling 961 my 2005-2007 cross country, sportscoach elite, my 2005-2006 cross country se, and my 2006 sportscoach encore class a motor homes built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Corrective Action

Coachmen is working with freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V193000
Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-04-28T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 961

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Coachmen is recalling 961 my 2005-2007 cross country, sportscoach elite, my 2005-2006 cross country se, and my 2006 sportscoach encore class a motor homes built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Coachmen is working with freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ma4q.dufz~vmy6
NHTSA ID: 08V193000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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