NHTSA Recall 81V062000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V062000; Date: May. 22, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Shasta 130F; 1981 Shasta 130F; 1980 Shasta 130S; 1981 Shasta 130S; 1980 Shasta 160F; 1981 Shasta 160F; 1980 Shasta 160S; 1981 Shasta 160S; 1980 Shasta 165S; 1981 Shasta 165S
Component: Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Shasta Industries
Affected Units:: 563
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were manufactured with a bracket-held swing-out lift arm on the front door side of the unit. It was discovered that these brackets, which allow the arm to swing outward, could break without prior warning.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the swing arms on the involved trailers at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: camping trailers. System: structure; lift arm. Consequences of defect: should the brackets break, the lift arm will extendrapidly and could cause physical harm. Note: the operator is advised not to open the camping trailer or swing the armout and to avoid using the unit until the problem is corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 1981
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