HEARTLAND MONTEREY 1992: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : MONTEREY | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-04-01 - 1993-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V054000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-04-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-04-02 | Date Added to Database: 1993-04-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24 | ||
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Summary:
THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR TRAILER HITCH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND THE LOADS OF AN ATTACHED TRAILER. |
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Consequence:
THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, ANDTHE TRAILER WILL ONLY BE ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY CHAINS, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSSOF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND/OR THE MOTORHOME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS TO THE TRAILER HITCH FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL PUSHER MOTORHOMES WITH A REAR TRAILER HITCH BRACKET. |
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