Recalls for 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2008-04-28
Description
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.  

Corrective Action
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 administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2008-12-04
Description
Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007.  When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.  

Consequence
Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions.  If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them.  The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008.  Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.