WheelsRecall 87V-143 · 1986–1987 Establishment Aerolite

ESTABLISHMENT INDUSTRIES recall 87V-143 covers 236 1986–1987 Establishment Aerolite for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2361 model
ReportedSep 9, 1987Owners notified Aug 17, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

REAR TIRES MAY RUB ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. ALSO, REAR WHEELS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

The risk

CONTINUED DRIVING COULD RESULT IN REAR TIRES BLOWING OUTWITHOUT WARNING; DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE TIRES AND WHEELS, AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: TIRES/WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES A300, A500, A600 AND A700.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1985 to February 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. OVERLOADEA86032 · closed Jan 19, 1988
    NHTSA