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Coachmen Mirada Recall 05V092: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 05V092, reported March 17, 2005, 251 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V092COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE REAR HITCH ATTACHMENT BRACKETS THAT CONNECT THE HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY CRACK AT THE 90 DEGREE BEND.
Risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM THE CHASSIS COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A CRASH DUE TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TOWED VEHICLE OR TRAILER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HITCH ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Aurora2005
Coachmen Epic2005
Coachmen Mirada2005
Coachmen Santara2005