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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V009📅 Jan 11, 2002

2002 Coachmen Captiva & 2002 Coachmen Shasta recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.

💥 The risk

If the release bolt that secures the spare tire carrier to the frame at the drop down end of the carrier were to become loose and fall off, a portion of the carrier assembly itself could detach and fall off if there is no locking pin. If the spare tire carrier were to separate from the unit during travel, there is the potential for a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install an improved carrier release bolt and locking pin. Owner notification began january 21, 2002. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V009000
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Vehicles affected
226
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Owner phone
1-800-453-6064
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 21, 2002
Built
Aug 8, 2001 – Dec 6, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V009 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V009?

2002 Coachmen Captiva & 2002 Coachmen Shasta. 226 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coachmen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-453-6064.