1986 Establishment Aerolite
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Establishment Aerolite. Newest first.
Fuel tank located too close to drive shaft, so that under certain conditions, the tanks mating flange may be struck by the universal joint on drive shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contact of the universal joint with the fuel tank couldeventually cause tank to leak fuel, which might become a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace with newly designed tank to preclude interference with universal joint of the drive shaft.
Rear tires may rub on the rear leaf springs. also, rear wheels may be defective.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued driving could result in rear tires blowing outwithout warning; driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Replace tires and wheels, as necessary.
Overloaded rear suspension may affect braking ability.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Impaired braking ability could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace brake proportioning valve.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Overload
Summary of information from manufacturer:establishment conducted 2 safetyrecalls in response to the odi inquiries:87v-123 pertaining to thebrake proportioning valves on early 1986 models; and 87v-143 pertainingto overloaded wheel assemblies.analysis: the units have a seatbelted capacity of 4 persons which would…
Summary of information from manufacturer:establishment conducted 2 safetyrecalls in response to the odi inquiries:87v-123 pertaining to thebrake proportioning valves on early 1986 models; and 87v-143 pertainingto overloaded wheel assemblies.analysis: the units have a seatbelted capacity of 4 persons which would account for 600 of the 1000 pounds available for accessory items, fluids equipment, and dealer/factory add-on options.establishment has not conducted any extensive testing of the durability of the unit.status:ea closed 1/19/88. #===
- Rear axle overload
Summary of information from manufacturer:establishment builds a micro-mini motorhome on a general motors chevrolet astro/gmc safari MINI van.analysis:in order for the MINI van to support a micro-mini motorhome,the frame rails must be extended and the rear gross axle weight ratingand vehicle gross vehicle weight rating must be substantially increased.proposed action:open pe, prepare information request letter.
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