Campaign 95V-169

Chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle

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Defect summary

THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE.

Consequence

THE WIRING CAN BE PINCHED OR CUT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER OR FIFTH WHEEL.

Remedy

COBRA INDUSTRIES HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO TIGHTEN THE SLACK IN THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE THEM TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WITH A SINGLE EYE WIRE LOOP.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS BUILT IN INDIANA.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT COBRA AT 1-219-534-1418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 95V169000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

12 product lines are covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 95V-169
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
CobraCavalier1990 to 19930
CobraCorsica1990 to 19960
CobraLumina1991 to 19960
CobraSalem1988 to 19960
CobraSandpiper1990 to 19960
CobraScottsdale1990 to 19950
CobraSierra1988 to 19960
CobraSunrise1992 to 19960
RockwoodLumina1991 to 19960
RockwoodPrestige1991 to 19960
RockwoodRoyale1991 to 19950
RockwoodWildwood1993 to 19960
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.