Defect Description For Recall
Coachmen Is Recalling 34 My 2008 Sportscoach Elite, Sportscoach Legend, And Sportscoach Pathfinder Motor Homes Equipped With Saf-Holland Adl Series Rear Suspensions. In Some Instances The Transverse Beam Was Not Properly Welded Which Could Result In A Failure Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSCOACH PATHFINDER
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V540000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails, Vehicle Stability While Cornering Could Be Affected Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting In A Crash. In Addition, The Transverse Beam Could Drop To The Ground Causing Sparks That Could Cause A Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
Coachmen Is Working With Daimler Trucks And Saf-Holland To Have A Visual InspeCTIon Of The Adl Transverse Beam Performed. If A Weld Defect Is Identified, Saf-Holland Will Provide A Service Replacement Kit That Contains A New Transverse Beam, All Necessary Installation Hardware, Beam Replacement, And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge (Please See 08V269 Or 08E031). Owners May Contact Saf-Holland At 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712, Or Coachmen At
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20071001
End Of Manufacture
20080228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34
Date Owners Notified
20080912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Coachmen RV Company, Llc
Date Report Received
20081015