Vehicle recall 87V016000 · January 13, 1987

Coachmen Truck Camper and Shasta Truck Camper

Information on the center of gravity location in the owners manual is incorrect.

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

Summary: Information on the center of gravity location in the owners manual is incorrect. Also, for 1986 campers, an incorrect weight may be inserted on the federal certification label.
Consequence: Campers do not comply with FMVSS 126.
Remedy: Provide corrected center of gravity location information and weight information to owners.
Notes: System: center for gravity information/FMVSS 126.VEHICLE description: truck campers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 13, 1987
Filed by: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: February 13, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 768
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 87V016000 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 Truck Camper (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Shasta Truck Camper (1980-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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