Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 08V-639 · Coachmen and Georgie Boy vehicles
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall 08V-639 covers 13,662 Coachmen and Georgie Boy vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V639000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
The risk
GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 15, 2001 to August 6, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.