NHTSA recall 08V540000
Suspension
Coachmen Sportscoach Elite and 2 more
The defect
Coachmen IS recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
The risk
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
The remedy
Coachmen IS working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect IS identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 or 08e031). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at