COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2001
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 22, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN/WORKHORSE/REAR AXLE U-BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DUE TO RANDOM FAILURE OF PRODUCTION TOOLING IN THE SPECIFIED TIME SPAN.
NHTSA ID: 01V317001
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
LOW U-BOLT TORQUE CAN RESULT IN U-BOLTS COMING LOOSE AND NOT PROPERLY RETAINING THE REAR AXLE TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS. WORKHORSE WILL NOTIFIY OWNERS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN RV/SAFETY CHAIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SAFETY CHAINS DO NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE LOAD RANGE TO PREVENT FAILURE IN THE EVENT THE TRAILER IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.
NHTSA ID: 01V236000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 246
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SAFETY CHAINS FAILING IN THE EVENT OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOW VEHICLE HITCH WHICH IN TURN WOULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LOAD RANGE SAFETY CHAINS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN RV AT 1-800-453-6064.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 17, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN/FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
NHTSA ID: 00V230102
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 16, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN/WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES WERE INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. AFFECTED UNITS WILL HAVE LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES.
NHTSA ID: 01V132000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
IF THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS LOADED TO A WEIGHT THAT EXCEEDED THE CAPACITY OF THE TIRES, A TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 25, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
NHTSA ID: 01V128002
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 100
Consequence Summary:
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action:
AM-SAFE WILL NOTIFY COACHMEN CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 20, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COACHMEN/FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
NHTSA ID: 01V056001
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 99
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED. FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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