NHTSA Recall 80V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V001000; Date: Dec. 4, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Coleman Ligonier; 1979 Coleman Ligonier; 1978 Coleman Rebel; 1979 Coleman Rebel
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Coleman Co. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,366
Recall Summary:
On some trailers, the butt-welds on the a-frame may be insufficient. Under loading, the insufficient welds may break and the tongue a-frame may separate from the trailer.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install, on affected vehicles, special steel brackets at the butt-weld on the underside of the a-frame, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers. System: structure; frame; butt weld. Consequences of defect: if separation occurs, loss of vehicle control, anaccident and personal injury could result. Note: trailer should not be towed until the weld has been fixed. If trailermust be towed, extreme caution should be taken and the vehicle should not bedriven over 35 miles per hour. In addition, the weld points should be visuallyinspected; if cracks are visible, the dealer should be contacted forinstructions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 1980
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