COACHMEN CATALINA 2001: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V337000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | CATALINA | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-30 | 2000-10-19 | 2000-10-27 |
Production Dates: 2000-08-08 - 2000-10-13
Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DROP AXLES AND 13" WHEELS. INCORRECT AXLE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED. THE UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TIRES.
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND WHEELS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 30, 2000.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 AT 1-800-453-6064. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
