Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
CAPER XL2000
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
80V117000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19800301
End Of Manufacture
19800701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
190
Date Owners Notified
19800924
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
High Country Aluminum Products. Llc
Date Report Received
19800918