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.