COACHMEN SHASTA 1997: STRUCTURE
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : SHASTA | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-10-01 - 1998-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V228000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-02-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-09-15 | Date Added to Database: 1999-09-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 468 | ||
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Summary:
THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER FRAME RAILS ARE FABRICATED FROM I BEAMS. THE WEB OF THESE BEAMS CAN CRACK ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENTS. |
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Consequence:
CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAILS ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE CONTROL PROBLEMS FOR THE TOW VEHICLE OPERATOR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAMES OF THESE TRAILERS. IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED, THE AREA WILL BE WELDED AND A PLATE WILL BE PLACED OVER THE AREA USING 1/4" FLAT STEEL. REROUTING OF THE HOLDING TANK DRAIN PIPES MAY BE NECESSARY ON SOME MODELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 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'. |
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