NHTSA Recall 08V192000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 145 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V192000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 28, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V192000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2007 |
| Coachmen Pathfinder | 2007, 2008 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Encore | 2007, 2008 |
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.