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2003-2004 Coachmen Sportscoach recall: control arm

Coachmen Rv Company, LLC reported this safety recall on September 12, 2003. It covers about 27 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27
reported
Sep 12, 2003

Suspension: front: control arm

What is wrong
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
Risk
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. 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 tuthill transport technologies at 800‑225‑7824 (ext. #390), spartan at 517‑543‑6400, or coachmen at 574‑825‑8525.

Recall number 03V342000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V342000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Coachmen Sportscoach control arm?

Yes. Recall 03V342000, reported on September 12, 2003, covers about 27 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V342000?

Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. 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 tuthill transport technologies at 800‑225‑7824 (ext. #390), spartan at 517‑543‑6400, or coachmen at 574‑825‑8525.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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