| Make : COBRA | Model : MONTEREY | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19920401 - 19930201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V054000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930413 | Date Received by ODI: 19930402 | Date Added to Database: 19930420 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR TRAILER HITCH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND THE LOADS OF AN ATTACHED TRAILER. |
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Consequence:
THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, ANDTHE TRAILER WILL ONLY BE ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY CHAINS, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSSOF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND/OR THE MOTORHOME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE TRAILER HITCH FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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