Coachmen Recalls 2011 Coaches Due to Potential Wheel Failure
Coachmen is recalling 2011 Freedom Express and Catalina coaches because some steel wheels may have inadequate weld penetration, increasing the risk of wheel loss and crashes.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel failure) that increases the risk of a crash or personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Coachmen RV Company, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Catalina and Freedom Express coaches manufactured between August 23, 2010, and September 28, 2010. The recall affects vehicles equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six-hole bolt pattern.
The defect involves potential inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate of the wheels, which may be caused by improper plate alignment. This condition could lead to wheel failure and wheel loss, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Owners should contact Coachmen RV Customer Service at 1-800-453-6064 to arrange for the wheels to be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on January 14, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS, CATALINA
- Brand
- COACHMEN
- Manufacturer
- COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 215
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- FREEDOM EXPRESS
- CATALINA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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