Recall 01V-236: 2002 Coachmen Cascade 26RBS, 2002 Coachmen Cascade 32RLS and 1 more

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2001, covering about 246 vehicles.

NHTSA number

01V-236

Report date

Jul 17, 2001

Vehicles affected

246

Owners notified

Jul 18, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: travel trailers. The safety chains do not have an adequate load range to prevent failure in the event the trailer is loaded to the maximum gross vehicle weight rating.

The risk

This could result in the safety chains failing in the event of a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle hitch which in turn would lead to a loss of control of the travel trailer.

The fix

Dealers will install the correct load range safety chains. Owner notification began july 18, 2001. 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 rv at 1-800-453-6064.

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	Trailer Hitches
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	01V236000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Coachmen Cascade 26RBS	2002	All years
Coachmen Cascade 32RLS	2002	All years
Shasta Oasis 266RBS	2002	All years

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-236?

Vehicle description: travel trailers. The safety chains do not have an adequate load range to prevent failure in the event the trailer is loaded to the maximum gross vehicle weight rating.

How is recall 01V-236 fixed?

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.