Structure: frame and membersRecall 80V-117 · 1980 Coachmen Caper XL2000
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 80V-117 covers 190 1980 Coachmen Caper XL2000 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE "A" FRAMES ON THE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CRACK DUE TO SUBSTITUTION A FRAME STEEL AND IMPROPER TIE DOWN PROCEDURES DURING DELIVERY. ALSO, INADEQUATE WELD MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE MOUNTING PLATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER. DETACHED MOUNTING PLATES COULD RESULT IN CANTING (SLANTING) OF THE TIRE AND WHEEL.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL WELD ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO THE FRAME AND MOUNTING AND TO THE "A" FRAME. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE WASHERS AND PIPE SPACERS WITH RECTANGULAR LOAD BEARING SPACERS TO REINFORCE THE SUSPENSION/AXLE SYSTEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS, LIGHT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME AND MEMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROMTHE HUB, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. IF THE "A" FRAME CRACKS, IT MAYDROP TO THE GROUND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SWAYING AND FISHTAILING OF THE TRAILER MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO WHEEL AND HUBSEPARATION.
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 March 1, 1980 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.