| Make : MALLARD | Model : EUROPA | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19910901 - 19920501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930128 | Date Received by ODI: 19920921 | Date Added to Database: 19920930 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MALLARD COACH CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MALLARD COACH CORP. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MOTORHOMES HAVE POOR HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND ARE SUBJECT TO INSTABILITY DUE TO IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. ALSO, THE CHASSIS WAS NOT CERTIFIED BY A CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. |
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Consequence:
POOR HANDLING AND INSTABILITY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS AND OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS. DEALERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE, SELL, OR DISPOSE OF THE VEHICLES. OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS, AND ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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