Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorhomes Equipped With Tuthill Independent Front Suspensions, The Defect Is Insufficient Tightening Torque Of The Steering Knuckle Carrier Bolt That May Result In Separation Of The Steering Knuckle From One Of The Control Arms.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V342000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Should The Steering Knuckle Carrier Separate From The Control Arm, The Operator Could Loose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Tuthill Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Retrofit Kit P/N K704627 Free Of Charge. 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 Tuthill Transport Technologies At 800-225-7824 (Ext. #390), Spartan At 517-543-6400, Or Coachmen At 574-825-8525.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20031123
End Of Manufacture
20031123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20030912