NHTSA Recall 09V004000: Trailer hitches
ENTEGRA COACH reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2009 Entegra Anthem.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V004000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | January 8, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Entegra coach is recalling 4 my 2009 anthem class a motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and/or tool marking.
Safety risk
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Remedy
Entegra coach is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). The hitch has been removed from one vehicle and the remaining 3 vehicles are still in entegra's inventory and will not be sold until the hitches are replaced.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V004000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Entegra Anthem | 2009 |
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.