Coachmen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #80V117000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V117000 by Coachmen Industries, Inc.. Includes 190 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END), component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The "a" frames on the vehicles have the potential to crack due to substitution a frame steel and improper tie down procedures during delivery. Also, inadequate weld may allow separation of the mounting plate from the crossmember. Detached mounting plates could result in canting (slanting) of the tire and wheel.

Corrective Action

The dealer will weld additional supports to the frame and mounting and to the "a" frame. The dealer will also replace washers and pipe spacers with rectangular load bearing spacers to reinforce the suspension/axle system at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V117000
Report Received Date: 1980-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: Structure:frame and members(give side/end)
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 190

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The "a" frames on the vehicles have the potential to crack due to substitution a frame steel and improper tie down procedures during delivery. Also, inadequate weld may allow separation of the mounting plate from the crossmember. Detached mounting plates could result in canting (slanting) of the tire and wheel.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: The dealer will weld additional supports to the frame and mounting and to the "a" frame. The dealer will also replace washers and pipe spacers with rectangular load bearing spacers to reinforce the suspension/axle system at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-zwv2.f63y.md3k
NHTSA ID: 80V117000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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