COACHMEN ROYAL 1999: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V398000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | ROYAL | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-11 | 2000-11-27 | 2000-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-22 - 2000-07-17
Manufacturers Involved: Coachmen RV Company, LLC
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 576
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINS IN THE AFFECTED UNITS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 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 1-219-825-5821.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
