2007 COACHMEN PATHFINDER Recall

Campaign:: 08V192000 on 04/27/2008
Component:: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:: 02/28/2007 - 11/29/2007
Affected:: 145
Defect:: Coachmen is recalling 145 my 2007 cross country and my 2007-2008 sportscoach encore and pathfinder class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Consequence:: Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:: Coachmen is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
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.