Coachmen Sportscoach Encore 2008
Model Sportscoach Encore made in 2008 by Coachmen got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V639000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 06/15/2001 to 08/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 13662 | 02/09/2009 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 12/04/2008 | 12/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. when pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. if an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V192000 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | from 03/01/2007 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 145 | MFR | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC | 04/28/2008 | 04/28/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||