NHTSA Recall 04V160000: Shackle (suspension)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120 vehicles. It affects 2004 Coachmen Mirada.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V160000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › SHACKLE |
| Report received | April 5, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorhomes, the chassis leaf spring rear shackle and/or shackle bolt could come in direct contact with the lp tank when the vehicle is in motion.
Safety risk
This could cause the lp tank to become damaged and potentially leak increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will move the mounting location of the tank out of the chassis rails, away from the chassis leaf spring rear shackle. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
Notes
Customers can 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 04V160000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Mirada | 2004 |
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.