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Vehicle recall 08V192000 · April 28, 2008

Coachmen Pathfinder, Sportscoach Encore and 1 more model

The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V192000
Reported to NHTSA
April 28, 2008
Filed by
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles potentially affected
145
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Recall 08V192000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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