| Make : COACHMEN | Model : CATALINA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20001103 - 20010329 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V132000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010518 | Date Received by ODI: 20010416 | Date Added to Database: 20010425 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES WERE INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. AFFECTED UNITS WILL HAVE LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES. |
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Consequence:
IF THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS LOADED TO A WEIGHT THAT EXCEEDED THE CAPACITY OF THE TIRES, A TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 2001. 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. |
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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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