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Vehicle recall 08V540000 · October 15, 2008

Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, Sportscoach Legend and 1 more model

In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

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

Summary
Coachmen is recalling 34 my 2008 sportscoach elite, sportscoach legend, and sportscoach pathfinder motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Coachmen is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08V269 or 08E031). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or coachmen at
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
08V540000
Reported to NHTSA
October 15, 2008
Filed by
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Owner notification
September 12, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
34
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension
Recall 08V540000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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