Coachmen Cross Country, Pathfinder, Sportscoch Encore 2007-2008 Motor Homes

May 8, 2008 By US Recall News 2 Comments

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / CROSS COUNTRY		2007
COACHMEN / PATHFINDER		2007-2008
COACHMEN / SPORTSCOACH ENCORE		2007-2008
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC		Mfr’s Report Date : APR 25, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V192000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 145

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: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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 ADMINISTRATIONÂ¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Gary Griffin says

March 4, 2009 at 6:52 pm

Why is it that the only way I find out about these recalls are thru my wife, she looks on the web to check ever now and then to see what is happening. this recall is a year a go. We never received any info on it. Need a letter so this can be checked.

Thanks
GGGriffin

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Pat Lochhead says

March 1, 2012 at 8:25 pm

Have 2008 Sportscoach Pathfinder and have had nothing but trouble since day one. Never received the right manual for our coach and had problems with leveling since it was new and still having problems. Had to have the sofa bed seats recovered as they separated, Shower is always leaking and had pipes replaced several times. Lost all electric while camping even 12 volt at midnight and had to leave the RV and wait for repairs the next day Had 2 flat tires on first trip and then had to pay to replace them and came home and while parked in our drive it happened again. We had to drive it to the freightliner dealer to see if they could find out what was wrong. Some of the outside bay doors still do not shut properly. Now our front air gauge is elevated and the manual we have doesn’t explain the problem. Called the dealer and he said we have to take it to freightline again. We bought this RV to enjoy our senior years and it’s getting to be a nightmare. I’m afraid to travel anymore and now I see there’s recalls and the only way I find out is on line. Please somebody tell us what to do as I’m 73 and want to enjoy what time I have left. Thank you

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