Defect Description For Recall
Rear Axle Bearings May Fail Due To A Bending Moment Created By The Aftermarket Dual Rear Wheels From A Variety Of Factors And Especially When Overloaded. Failure Of The Bearings Create Stresses On The Rear Axle, Resulting In The Breakage Of The Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SHASTA
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
91V059000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Axle Will Cause Separation Of The Dual Rearwheel Assembly From The Motorhome, Causing Loss Of Control Which Could Result An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Rear Axle Assemblies With Full-Floating Rear Axle Assemblies. Also, Literature Will Be Circulated Cautioning Vehicle Owners Not To Overload The Micro-Mini Motorhomes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
19840501
End Of Manufacture
19860301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
967
Date Owners Notified
19910924
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19910412