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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 1980 · #80V117000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE "A" FRAMES ON THE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CRACK DUE TO SUBSTITUTION A FRAME STEEL AND IMPROPER TIE DOWN PROCEDURES DURING DELIVERY. ALSO, INADEQUATE WELD MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE MOUNTING PLATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER. DETACHED MOUNTING PLATES COULD RESULT IN CANTING (SLANTING) OF THE TIRE AND WHEEL.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL WELD ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO THE FRAME AND MOUNTING AND TO THE "A" FRAME. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE WASHERS AND PIPE SPACERS WITH RECTANGULAR LOAD BEARING SPACERS TO REINFORCE THE SUSPENSION/AXLE SYSTEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice