Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Travel Trailers. The Safety Chains Do Not Have An Adequate Load Range To Prevent Failure In The Event The Trailer Is Loaded To The MaximUM Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
CASCADE 32RLS
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V236000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In The Safety Chains Failing In The Event Of A Separation Of The Trailer From The Tow Vehicle Hitch Which In Turn Would Lead To A Loss Of Control Of The Travel Trailer.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Correct Load Range Safety Chains. Owner Notification Began July 18, 2001. 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 RV At 1-800-453-6064.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20001115
End Of Manufacture
20010620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
246
Date Owners Notified
20010718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20010717