NHTSA Recall 89V123000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V123000; Date: Jul. 24, 1989
If fracturing occurs, contact between the tire and theside of the wheel liner could result in loss of control of the trailer caused byunanticipated movement of the camping trailer.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Coachmen Classic; 1989 Coachmen Clipper; 1989 Viking Deluxe 180; 1989 Viking Spirit
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 486
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Weld new axle mounting plates.
Recall Notes:
System:axle mounting plates. Vehicle description:camping trailers equipped with stub axle. Description ofdefect:one or both of independent suspension half axlemounting plates may be made of a brittle grade of steel and could fracture whentraveling over rough terrain.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 24, 1989
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