Recall 09V-004: 2009 Entegra Anthem

ENTEGRA COACH recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jan 8, 2009, covering about 4 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-004
Report date
Jan 8, 2009
Vehicles affected
4
Owners notified
Jan 21, 2009

The problem

Entegra coach is recalling 4 my 2009 anthem class a motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and/or tool marking.

The risk

Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

The fix

Entegra coach is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (Please see 08v567). The hitch has been removed from one vehicle and the remaining 3 vehicles are still in entegra's inventory and will not be sold until the hitches are replaced.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerENTEGRA COACH
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V004000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Entegra Anthem2009All 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 09V-004?

Entegra coach is recalling 4 my 2009 anthem class a motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and/or tool marking.

How is recall 09V-004 fixed?

Entegra coach is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (Please see 08v567). The hitch has been removed from one vehicle and the remaining 3 vehicles are still in entegra's inventory and will not be sold until the hitches are replaced.

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.