| Make : COACHMEN | Model : EPIC | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040928 - 20050215 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V092000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050328 | Date Received by ODI: 20050317 | Date Added to Database: 20050315 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 251 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE REAR HITCH ATTACHMENT BRACKETS THAT CONNECT THE HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY CRACK AT THE 90 DEGREE BEND. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM THE CHASSIS COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A CRASH DUE TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TOWED VEHICLE OR TRAILER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HITCH ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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