NHTSA Recall 01V236000: Trailer hitches
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 246 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Cascade 26RBS.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V236000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | July 17, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 18, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The safety chains do not have an adequate load range to prevent failure in the event the trailer is loaded to the maximum gross vehicle weight rating.
Safety risk
This could result in the safety chains failing in the event of a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle hitch which in turn would lead to a loss of control of the travel trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct load range safety chains. Owner notification began july 18, 2001. 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 rv at 1-800-453-6064.
Notes
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 01V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cascade 26RBS | 2002 |
| Coachmen Cascade 32RLS | 2002 |
| Shasta Oasis 266RBS | 2002 |
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.