Recall 08V019000: 2007–2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite

Report received

Jan 15, 2008

Manufacturer

Coachmen rv company, llc

Potentially affected

116vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Possible consequence

The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Coachmen is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite2 complaints
• 2008 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite0 complaints