Coachmen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #91V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V059000 by Coachmen Industries, Inc.. Includes 967 affected units, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Corrective Action

Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. Also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V059000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1991-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:axle assembly

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 967

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.

Consequence Summary: A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.

Corrective Action: Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. Also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cz9v_6n4s~q7n7

NHTSA ID: 91V059000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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