THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK LEG STOP
— Recall Campaign #78V193000
THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK LEG STOP. THE UNIT COULD FAIL IF EXTENDED TO ITS FULL UPRIGHT POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 102 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V193000
| Manufacturer: | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | September 06, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V193000 |
| Units affected: | 102 |
- Description:
- THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK LEG STOP. THE UNIT COULD FAIL IF EXTENDED TO ITS FULL UPRIGHT POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER STOP MECHANISM ON THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK LEG.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE UNIT FAIL, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.