1999 COACHMEN PROSPERA RECALL - #00V398000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 COACHMEN PROSPERA |
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| Manufacturer |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/22/1998 - 7/17/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/29/2000 |
| Influenced by |
COACHMEN RV COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/2000 |
| # Affected |
576 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINS IN THE AFFECTED UNITS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 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 1-219-825-5821.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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