Defect Description For Recall
The Defect Involves The 115 Vac Romex Wire Routed Inside The Rear Body Panel And Across The Spare Tire Mounting Bracket. This Wire May Slip And Be Pinched Between The Spare Tire Mounting Bolt And The Bulkhead. If The Insulation Is Damaged And If The 120 Volt Ac Line (Cord) Is Plugged In, The Trailer Would Be At A 120 Volt Ac Potential (Hot). Consequence Of Defect: If The Trailer Is At 120 Volt Ac Potential, A Person May Be Shocked, Burned Or Electrocuted.
Make Of Vehicle
COLEMAN
Model Of Vehicle
TARA
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V100000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
InspeCTIng And Modifying Wiring In Such A Fashion As To Preclude Any Potential Slippage Of Wiring Into The Path Of The Spare Tire Mounting Bracket Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coleman Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19850401
End Of Manufacture
19850501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1168
Date Owners Notified
19850806
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ftca, Inc.
Date Report Received
19850806