| Make : SHASTA | Model : SHASTA | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19961001 - 19981001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V228000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000208 | Date Received by ODI: 19990915 | Date Added to Database: 19990917 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 468 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER FRAME RAILS ARE FABRICATED FROM I BEAMS. THE WEB OF THESE BEAMS CAN CRACK ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENTS. |
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Consequence:
CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAILS ABOVE THE AXLE ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE CONTROL PROBLEMS FOR THE TOW VEHICLE OPERATOR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAMES OF THESE TRAILERS. IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED, THE AREA WILL BE WELDED AND A PLATE WILL BE PLACED OVER THE AREA USING 1/4" FLAT STEEL. REROUTING OF THE HOLDING TANK DRAIN PIPES MAY BE NECESSARY ON SOME MODELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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