Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 89V-123 · Coachmen and Viking vehicles
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 89V-123 covers 486 Coachmen and Viking vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
IF FRACTURING OCCURS, CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THESIDE OF THE WHEEL LINER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BYUNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAMPING TRAILER.
The fix
WELD NEW AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.
SYSTEM:AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CAMPING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STUB AXLE.DESCRIPTION OFDEFECT:ONE OR BOTH OF INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION HALF AXLEMOUNTING PLATES MAY BE MADE OF A BRITTLE GRADE OF STEEL AND COULD FRACTURE WHENTRAVELING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN.
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 March 1, 1989 to June 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.