Other: owners/service/other manualRecall 93V-124 · 1992 Coachmen Truck Camper
COACHMEN RV COMPANY recall 93V-124 covers 399 1992 Coachmen Truck Camper for a other: owners/service/other manual problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
AN INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE OWNERS TO OVERLOAD THE AXLES ON THE PICKUP TRUCKS. THE MANUALS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 126, "TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING."
The risk
OVERLOADING OF AXLES ON A VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO CAMPER OWNERS.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OWNER'S MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT COACHMEN AT1-219-825-7000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.