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NHTSA recall 81V108000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Coleman Colonial and 3 more

Reported Sep 15, 19812,353 vehicles affectedCOLEMAN CO., INC.

The defect

The hex nuts fastened to the spring u-bolts may not have been adequately tightened at the time of vehicle manufacture. This could lead to a failure or breakage of the spring which would allow the axle to slip from the proper position.

The remedy

Upon inspection, belleville lock washers and lock nuts will be installed and tightened to the correct specifications, without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Coleman Colonial
1982
Coleman Redwood
1982
Coleman Redwood 7
1982
Coleman Sun Valley
19811982

Notes

Vehicle description: camping trailers.system: suspension; hex nuts.consequences of defect: shifting of the axle during vehicle operation couldresult in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: dealer advises the owner to have the problem corrected prior to continuedvehicle operation.