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Viking Spirit Recall 89V123: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 89V123, reported July 24, 1989, 486 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V123COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Risk
IF FRACTURING OCCURS, CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THESIDE OF THE WHEEL LINER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BYUNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAMPING TRAILER.
Remedy
WELD NEW AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.
Notes
SYSTEM:AXLE MOUNTING PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CAMPING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STUB AXLE.DESCRIPTION OFDEFECT:ONE OR BOTH OF INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION HALF AXLEMOUNTING PLATES MAY BE MADE OF A BRITTLE GRADE OF STEEL AND COULD FRACTURE WHENTRAVELING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Classic1989
Coachmen Clipper1989
Viking Deluxe 1801989
Viking Spirit1989