EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jul 22, 1993
399 units potentially affected
The defect: AN INCORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE OWNERS TO OVERLOAD THE AXLES ON THE PICKUP TRUCKS. THE MANUALS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 126, "TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING."
The risk: OVERLOADING OF AXLES ON A VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO CAMPER OWNERS.
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