Electrical system: wiringRecall 85V-100 · 1985 Coleman Tara
COLEMAN CO., INC. recall 85V-100 covers 1,168 1985 Coleman Tara for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE 115 VAC ROMEX WIRE ROUTED INSIDE THE REAR BODY PANEL AND ACROSS THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS WIRE MAY SLIP AND BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BOLT AND THE BULKHEAD. IF THE INSULATION IS DAMAGED AND IF THE 120 VOLT AC LINE (CORD) IS PLUGGED IN, THE TRAILER WOULD BE AT A 120 VOLT AC POTENTIAL (HOT). CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE TRAILER IS AT 120 VOLT AC POTENTIAL, A PERSON MAY BE SHOCKED, BURNED OR ELECTROCUTED.
The fix
INSPECTING AND MODIFYING WIRING IN SUCH A FASHION AS TO PRECLUDE ANY POTENTIAL SLIPPAGE OF WIRING INTO THE PATH OF THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.