Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V540000 Reported October 15, 2008

Transverse beam/saf holland/daimler trucks

Coachmen Rv Company, Llc · N/A · 34 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V540000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
34
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 15, 2008

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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

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 08V540000 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 08V540000

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

What is recall 08V540000?

NHTSA recall 08V540000 was issued by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc on October 15, 2008. It addresses: Transverse beam/saf holland/daimler trucks. The recall affects approximately 34 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coachmen Rv Company, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V540000 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.