Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V160000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle

COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-04-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V160000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles affected
120
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-05
Owners notified
2004-04-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE AND/OR SHACKLE BOLT COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LP TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE LP TANK TO BECOME DAMAGED AND POTENTIALLY LEAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MOVE THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE TANK OUT OF THE CHASSIS RAILS, AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
COACHMEN Mirada2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.