Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V004000 Reported January 8, 2009

Hitch fractures/spartan/putnam

Q: What is recall 09V004000?

NHTSA recall 09V004000 was issued by Entegra Coach on January 8, 2009. It addresses: Hitch fractures/spartan/putnam. The recall affects approximately 4 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.

Entegra Coach · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Entegra Coach

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 8, 2009

Defect Summary

Entegra coach is recalling 4 my 2009 anthem class a motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and/or tool marking.

Safety Consequence

Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

Corrective Action

Entegra coach is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). the hitch has been removed from one vehicle and the remaining 3 vehicles are still in entegra's inventory and will not be sold until the hitches are replaced.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Entegra Coach dealer and reference recall ID 09V004000 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 09V004000

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

What is recall 09V004000?

NHTSA recall 09V004000 was issued by Entegra Coach on January 8, 2009. It addresses: Hitch fractures/spartan/putnam. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Entegra Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V004000 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.