Reported May 13, 198372 vehicles affectedCOACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Nov 1, 1982 – Apr 1, 1983
The defect
Spring IS not adequate to support the weight of the bunk which IS installed above the driver/passenger compartment.
The remedy
Midas will send a kit containing vinyl straps and snaps to the owner. Owner should take the kit and motorhome to the dealer to have the bunk properly secured.
Vehicle description: motor homes.system: equipment; swingdown bunk.consequences of defect: if the vehicle IS driven over rough roads, the bunkcould swing down without warning, injuring driver and any front seatpassengers. This could also cause loss of vehicle control resulting in anaccident.note: until the problem IS corrected, owner IS advised to avoid driving overrough roads.