Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V236000 Reported July 17, 2001

Coachmen rv/safety chain

Q: What is recall 01V236000?

NHTSA recall 01V236000 was issued by Coachmen Industries, Inc. on July 17, 2001. It addresses: Coachmen rv/safety chain. The recall affects approximately 246 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Coachmen Industries, Inc. · N/A · 246 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V236000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

246

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 17, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: travel trailers. the safety chains do not have an adequate load range to prevent failure in the event the trailer is loaded to the maximum gross vehicle weight rating.

Safety Consequence

This could result in the safety chains failing in the event of a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle hitch which in turn would lead to a loss of control of the travel trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the correct load range safety chains. owner notification began july 18, 2001. 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 rv at 1-800-453-6064.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V236000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V236000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V236000?

NHTSA recall 01V236000 was issued by Coachmen Industries, Inc. on July 17, 2001. It addresses: Coachmen rv/safety chain. The recall affects approximately 246 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coachmen Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.