NHTSA recall 02V009000
Equipment · Coachmen RV Company, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.
Why it matters: If the release bolt that secures the spare tire carrier to the frame at the drop down end of the carrier were to become loose and fall off, a portion of the carrier assembly itself could detach and fall off if there is no locking pin. If the spare tire carrier were to separate from the unit during…
The fix: Dealers will install an improved carrier release bolt and locking pin. Owner notification began January 21, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Coachmen Captiva, 2002 Coachmen Shasta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V009000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.