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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V540📅 Oct 15, 2008

2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite & 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Legend + 1 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 Sportscoach Elite, Sportscoach Legend, and Sportscoach Pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

💥 The risk

If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

🔧 The fix

Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08V269 or 08E031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at

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
08V540000
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles affected
34
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 12, 2008
Built
Oct 1, 2007 – Feb 28, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V540 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 08V540?

2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite & 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Legend + 1 more. 34 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 1-800-547-0712.