2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, Coachmen Sportscoach Legend and others recall: suspension
Coachmen Rv Company, LLC reported this safety recall on October 15, 2008. It covers about 34 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 34
- reported
- Oct 15, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2008
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
- Risk
- If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1‑231‑773‑3271, daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or coachmen at
Recall number 08V540000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 08V540000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, Coachmen Sportscoach Legend and others suspension?
Yes. Recall 08V540000, reported on October 15, 2008, covers about 34 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V540000?
Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1‑231‑773‑3271, daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or coachmen at
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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