NHTSA Complaint #11670729 — 2018 COACHMEN APEX STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11670729
Vehicle	2018 COACHMEN APEX
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 18, 2025
Date Filed	July 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

A small angle iron beam supports the bottom of the fresh water tank on this RV. The angle iron is connected to the vehicle frame on each end, but was mechanically connected to the frame with sheet metal screws rather than bolts, rivets or welds. As a result, the screw threads stripped and allowed the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or manufacturing by Coachmen.

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