Recall 16V039 covers 190 2007-2011 Showhauler Garage Coach, Toter Coach, and Motorhome vehicles with unstable entry steps. Repair is free at any franchised Showhauler dealer.
Showhauler is recalling 190 2007-2011 Garage Coach, Toter Coach, and Motorhome vehicles equipped with Lippert Coachstep electric entry steps. A fractured step bolt can let the fan gear disengage, leaving the steps unstable during entry or exit and increasing the risk of injury; Showhauler dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The entry step on 2007-2011 Showhauler Garage Coach, Toter Coach, and Motorhome vehicles is the powered step platform used to get in and out of the motorized recreational vehicle. These vehicles were built with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep double and triple electric steps. A fan gear assembly moves and holds the step, and a center bolt secures that gear assembly to the step mechanism.
On affected vehicles, that center bolt can fracture. The filing ties the stress to misuse of the steps, overloading, collision, or other outside influence. Once the bolt breaks, the fan gear assembly can disengage from the step mechanism. The step then fails to stay in its expected position and becomes an unstable platform, which can make a person fall and be injured.
The warning sign listed is a step that does not fully retract under the vehicle. The filing also says the bolt can fracture with no warning before the step becomes unstable.
Who's affected?
Spans Garage Coach, Toter Coach, and Motorhome RVs across the 2007-2011 model years, all under the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2010 Showhauler Garage Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2008 Showhauler Toter Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Showhauler Motorhome | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Showhauler Toter Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Showhauler Toter Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Showhauler Motorhome | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Showhauler Motorhome | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Showhauler Garage Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Showhauler Garage Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Showhauler Toter Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Showhauler Motorhome | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2010 Showhauler Toter Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2010 Showhauler Motorhome | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Showhauler Garage Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Showhauler Garage Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 190 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
The entry and exit steps can become unstable, increasing the risk of injury. If a step does not fully retract under the motorhome, keep people off it and schedule the dealer repair soon. A bolt fracture can happen without a warning sign. Repair is free at any franchised Showhauler dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Showhauler Garage Coach, Toter Coach, or Motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Showhauler dealer to schedule the free retainer-bracket repair that reinforces the electric step operating mechanism.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one, and reference recall number 16V039 when you call.
- Use caution entering and exiting until the retainer-bracket repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Showhauler technician installs a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism for the Lippert Coachstep electric steps. The bracket helps keep the step mechanism secured so the steps stay in the expected position. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Showhauler has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall repair. If you already paid for a related step repair, bring receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Showhauler customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 26, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 5, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| February 5, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 12, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 23, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V039?
Recall 16V039 covers 190 2007-2011 Showhauler Garage Coach, Toter Coach, and Motorhome vehicles equipped with Lippert Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. A fractured bolt can let the fan gear disengage, leaving the entry step unstable. Showhauler dealers install a retainer bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Showhauler Garage Coach, Toter Coach, or Motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V039. If it is, contact a Showhauler dealer to schedule the retainer bracket installation for the electric step operating mechanism. Reference recall number 16V039 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Showhauler dealers will install the retainer bracket free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unstable entry or exit step. If the fan gear disengages, the step can fail to stay in the expected position while someone is getting in or out of the vehicle. ShowHauler's free repair reinforces the operating mechanism.
What if I bought my Showhauler used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Garage Coach, Toter Coach, or Motorhome is included, then call a Showhauler dealer with recall number 16V039.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V039000 |
|---|---|
| Showhauler customer service | 1-574-825-6764 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V039 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V039000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →