Recall 01V-317: 2001 Coachmen Coachmen
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 22, 2001, covering about 14 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.
The risk
Low u-bolt torque can result in u-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Workhorse dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Workhorse will notifiy owners. 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 workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V317001 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-317?
Vehicle description: motor home and commercial chassis. The rear axle u-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to random failure of production tooling in the specified time span.
How is recall 01V-317 fixed?
Workhorse dealers will tighten the rear axle u-bolts. Workhorse will notifiy owners. 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 workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.