| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Record Id: 8808 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: SHASTA |
| Recalled Component Id: 000009503000078551000000272 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: SHASTA | Model Year: 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V228000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: STRUCTURE | Manufacturer That Filed Report: COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1996 | End date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1998 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 468 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Feb, 08 2000 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report Received Date: Sep, 15 1999 |
| Record Creation date : Sep, 17 1999 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The 5th wheel trailer frame rails are fabricated from i beams. the web of these beams can crack above the axle attachments. | Consequence Summary: Cracking of the frame rails above the axle attachment can cause control problems for the tow vehicle operator. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect the frames of these trailers. if cracks are detected, the area will be welded and a plate will be placed over the area using 1/4" flat steel. rerouting of the holding tank drain pipes may be necessary on some models. | Recall Notes: Owner notification began february 8, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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