Recall
Coachmen Prospera — 00V398000
NHTSA ID
00V398000
Make
Coachmen
Model
Prospera
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-11-27
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
576
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINS IN THE AFFECTED UNITS.