Vehicle recall 02V009000 · January 9, 2002

Coachmen Captiva and Shasta

On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On some travel trailers equipped with optional underslung spare tire carriers, the locking pin for the spare tire carrier may not have been installed.
Consequence: If the release bolt that secures the spare tire carrier to the frame at the drop down end of the carrier were to become loose and fall off, a portion of the carrier assembly itself could detach and fall off if there is no locking pin. If the spare tire carrier were to separate from the unit during travel, there is the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved carrier release bolt and locking pin. Owner notification began January 21, 2002. 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 1-800-453-6064.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V009000
Reported to NHTSA: January 9, 2002
Filed by: COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Owner notification: January 21, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 226
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Recall 02V009000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Coachmen Captiva (2002): 2002
Coachmen Shasta (2002): 2002

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