Recalls for 2009 Entegra Anthem

DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 2009-01-08
Description
Entegra coach is recalling 4 my 2009 anthem class a motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches.  After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and/or tool marking.

Consequence
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

Corrective Action
Entegra coach is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567).  The hitch has been removed from one vehicle and the remaining 3 vehicles are still in entegra's inventory and will not be sold until the hitches are replaced.

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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 2010-03-19
Description
Entegra coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2009-2010 anthem and cornerstone motorhomes manufactured from march 24, 2009 and february 16, 2010 built on spartan chassis and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kongsberg automotive.  The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Consequence
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy will be performed by spartan and will replace the adjustable brake pedal assembly free of charge.  Please see spartan's defect report 09v-478.  The safety recall began on february 18, 2010.  Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277.

Notes
Owners 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 .