Trailer hitchesRecall 93V-054 · Cobra vehicles

COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 93V-054 covers 24 Cobra vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected242 models

ReportedApr 2, 1993Owners notified Apr 13, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR TRAILER HITCH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND THE LOADS OF AN ATTACHED TRAILER.

The risk

THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, ANDTHE TRAILER WILL ONLY BE ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY CHAINS, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSSOF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND/OR THE MOTORHOME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE TRAILER HITCH FRAME.

SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL PUSHER MOTORHOMES WITH A REAR TRAILER HITCH BRACKET.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Cobra Monterey1992, 1993

Cobra Riviera1992, 1993

Built from April 1, 1992 to February 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.