Vehicle recall 80V117000 · September 18, 1980
1980 Coachmen Caper XL2000
The "a" frames on the vehicles have the potential to crack due to substitution a frame steel and improper tie down procedures during delivery.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The "a" frames on the vehicles have the potential to crack due to substitution a frame steel and improper tie down procedures during delivery. Also, inadequate weld may allow separation of the mounting plate from the crossmember. Detached mounting plates could result in canting (slanting) of the tire and wheel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will weld additional supports to the frame and mounting and to the "a" frame. The dealer will also replace washers and pipe spacers with rectangular load bearing spacers to reinforce the suspension/axle system at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trailers, light.system: structure; frame and members.consequences of defect: under extreme conditions the wheel could separate fromthe hub, creating a potential for an accident. If the "a" frame cracks, it maydrop to the ground without prior warning, possibly resulting in an accident.note: swaying and fishtailing of the trailer may occur prior to wheel and hubseparation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 1980
- Filed by
- COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 24, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 190
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Caper XL2000 (1980): 1980
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