NHTSA recall 10V596000
Wheels
Coachmen Catalina and 1 more
Reported Nov 24, 2010215 vehicles affectedCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCBuilt Aug 23, 2010 – Sep 28, 2010
The defect
Coachmen IS recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
The risk
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
The remedy
Coachmen will replace the wheels free of charge. the safety recall began on january 14, 2011. owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1-800-453-6064.