| Make : COACHMEN | Model : CATALINA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000808 - 20001013 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V337000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001030 | Date Received by ODI: 20001019 | Date Added to Database: 20001027 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 69 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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