NHTSA recall 00V398000
Trailer Hitches · Coachmen RV Company, LLC
November 27, 2000report date
576units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.
Why it matters: This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the pins in the affected units.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1999 Coachmen Prospera
- 1999 Coachmen Royal
- 2000 Coachmen Prospera
- 2000 Coachmen Royal
- 2001 Coachmen Prospera
- 2001 Coachmen Royal
- Coachmen Prospera
- Coachmen Royal
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Coachmen Prospera, 2000 Coachmen Prospera, 2001 Coachmen Prospera, 1999 Coachmen Royal, 2000 Coachmen Royal, 2001 Coachmen Royal.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V398000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.