Campaign 87V-016

Information on the center of gravity location in the owners manual is incorrect

Defect summary

INFORMATION ON THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LOCATION IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IS INCORRECT. ALSO, FOR 1986 CAMPERS, AN INCORRECT WEIGHT MAY BE INSERTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Consequence

CAMPERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 126.

Remedy

PROVIDE CORRECTED CENTER OF GRAVITY LOCATION INFORMATION AND WEIGHT INFORMATION TO OWNERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: CENTER FOR GRAVITY INFORMATION/FMVSS 126.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CAMPERS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V016000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-016
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Coachmen	Truck Camper	1980 to 1987	0
Shasta	Truck Camper	1980 to 1987	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA compliance test" as its origin.

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