Karavan Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V188000 by Karavan Trailers, Inc.. Includes 282 affected units, KARAVAN/SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The alignment bolt was not torqued to specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers are replacing the spring sets on these trailers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V188000

Manufacturer: Karavan Trailers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Karavan/spring assembly

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 282

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The alignment bolt was not torqued to specification.

Consequence Summary: This undertorquing can allow the alignment bolt to loosen and fall out of the assembly. once the bolt is gone, the spring leaf can shift and eventually fall away from the axle allow the bed of the trailer to fall against the tire increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers are replacing the spring sets on these trailers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V188000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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