NHTSA Recall 00V398000: Trailer hitches
COACHMEN RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 576 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Coachmen Prospera.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V398000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | November 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood mobile products' telescoping landing gear. The landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.
Safety risk
This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pins in the affected units.
Notes
Owner notification began december 11, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V398000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.