Coleman 1981–1982 Suspension recall
Recalled September 15, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V108000 · Coleman
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, BELLEVILLE LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
2,353 units
Description
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.
What to do
UPON INSPECTION, BELLEVILLE LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Coleman COLONIAL · Coleman REDWOOD · Coleman REDWOOD 7 · Coleman SUN VALLEY
Manufacturer(s)
COLEMAN CO., INC. · FTCA, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →