Recall
Coachmen Truck Camper — 93V124000
NHTSA ID
93V124000
Make
Coachmen
Model
Truck Camper
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1993-07-22
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Units Affected
399
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
AN INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE OWNERS TO OVERLOAD THE AXLES ON THE PICKUP TRUCKS. THE MANUALS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 126, "TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING."
Consequence
OVERLOADING OF AXLES ON A VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO CAMPER OWNERS.