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2002 COACHMEN CAPTIVA Recall - Campaign #02V009000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 COACHMEN CAPTIVA RECALL - #02V009000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : CARRIER/RACK

ON SOME TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL UNDERSLUNG SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, THE LOCKING PIN FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2002 COACHMEN CAPTIVA
Manufacturer COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/8/2001 - 12/6/2001
Recalled on 1/11/2002
Influenced by COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Owners Notified on 1/21/2002
# Affected 226
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
 
Description ON SOME TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL UNDERSLUNG SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, THE LOCKING PIN FOR THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequences IF THE RELEASE BOLT THAT SECURES THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO THE FRAME AT THE DROP DOWN END OF THE CARRIER WERE TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OFF, A PORTION OF THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY ITSELF COULD DETACH AND FALL OFF IF THERE IS NO LOCKING PIN. IF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE UNIT DURING TRAVEL, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CARRIER RELEASE BOLT AND LOCKING PIN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 21, 2002. 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 1-800-453-6064.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2002 COACHMEN CAPTIVA Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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