Body: bumpersRecall 92V-036 · Coleman vehicles

FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall 92V-036 covers 366 Coleman vehicles for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3663 models
ReportedMar 17, 1992Owners notified Mar 13, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE REAR BUMPER TO THE FRAME ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF A HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT CONDITION.

The risk

THE DEFECTIVE BOLT HEADS COULD SHEAR OFF AFTERINSTALLATION AND ALLOW THE BUMPER TO FALL OFF THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A ROADHAZARD AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS WITH NEW BOLTS.

SYSTEM: BUMPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 1, 1992 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.