| Make : COACHMEN | Model : TRUCK CAMPER | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V124000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930820 | Date Received by ODI: 19930722 | Date Added to Database: 19930727 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACHMEN RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 399 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE OWNERS TO OVERLOAD THE AXLES ON THE PICKUP TRUCKS. THE MANUALS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 126, "TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING." |
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Consequence:
OVERLOADING OF AXLES ON A VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO CAMPER OWNERS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 126 | |
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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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