Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V193000 Reported April 28, 2008

Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Coachmen Rv Company, Llc · Steering · 961 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V193000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
961
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Coachmen is recalling 961 my 2005-2007 cross country, sportscoach elite, my 2005-2006 cross country se, and my 2006 sportscoach encore class a motor homes built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Safety Consequence

Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Coachmen is working with freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Coachmen Rv Company, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V193000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V193000

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

What is recall 08V193000?

NHTSA recall 08V193000 was issued by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc on April 28, 2008. It addresses: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner. The recall affects approximately 961 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coachmen Rv Company, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V193000 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.