Reported Jul 3, 1979150 vehicles affectedCOLEMAN CO., INC.
The defect
The involved jack bracket assemblies were improperly manufactured. These units were supplied with a six-inch diameter plate-type foot of new design, instead of the folding tripod bottom type assembly. The plate-type foot permits the jack to move or creep while supporting the camper. This could cause the jack assembly to collapse.
Vehicle category: camper trailers.system: equipment; jack assembly, model 4738b8301.consequences of defect: a collapsed jack assembly could result in propertydamage and serious personal injury.corrrective action: the dealer will replace the plate foot jack assembly withthe tripod type and improved brackets will also be installed.