Recall 08V-192: 2007 Coachmen Cross Country, 2007–2008 Coachmen Pathfinder and 1 more
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 2008, covering about 145 vehicles.
The problem
Coachmen is recalling 145 my 2007 cross country and my 2007-2008 sportscoach encore and pathfinder class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
The risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Coachmen is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (Please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V192000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2007 | All years |
| Coachmen Pathfinder | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Encore | 2007, 2008 | 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 08V-192?
Coachmen is recalling 145 my 2007 cross country and my 2007-2008 sportscoach encore and pathfinder class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How is recall 08V-192 fixed?
Coachmen is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (Please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
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.