Reported Dec 4, 19801,366 vehicles affectedCOLEMAN CO., INC.Built Aug 1, 1978 – May 1, 1979
The defect
On some trailers, the butt-welds on the a-frame may be insufficient. Under loading, the insufficient welds may break and the tongue a-frame may separate from the trailer.
The remedy
Dealer will install, on affected vehicles, special steel brackets at the butt-weld on the underside of the a-frame, free of charge.
Vehicle description: trailers.system: structure; frame; butt weld.consequences of defect: if separation occurs, loss of vehicle control, anaccident and personal injury could result.note: trailer should not be towed until the weld has been fixed. If trailermust be towed, extreme caution should be taken and the vehicle should not bedriven over 35 miles per hour. In addition, the weld points should be visuallyinspected; if cracks are visible, the dealer should be contacted forinstructions.