NHTSA Recall 78V193000
Filed by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 1978-09-06. An estimated 102 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK LEG STOP. THE UNIT COULD FAIL IF EXTENDED TO ITS FULL UPRIGHT POSITION.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER STOP MECHANISM ON THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK LEG.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE UNIT FAIL, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
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