Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V540000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V540000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 34 affected units, TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF HOLLAND/DAIMLER TRUCKS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Corrective Action

Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V540000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-10-15T00:00:00

Subject: Transverse beam/saf holland/daimler trucks

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 34

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

Corrective Action: Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V540000

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