SHASTA UNSPECIFIED 1997: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V228000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SHASTA | UNSPECIFIED | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-08 | 1999-09-15 | 1999-09-17 |
Production Dates: 1996-10-01 - 1998-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 468
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER FRAME RAILS ARE FABRICATED FROM I BEAMS. THE WEB OF THESE BEAMS CAN CRACK ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENTS.
CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAILS ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE CONTROL PROBLEMS FOR THE TOW VEHICLE OPERATOR.
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.
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'.
