NHTSA Recall 93V124000
Filed by HIGH COUNTRY ALUMINUM PRODUCTS. LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 1993-07-22. An estimated 399 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
OVERLOADING OF AXLES ON A VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO CAMPER OWNERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OWNER'S MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT COACHMEN AT1-219-825-7000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.