Overload

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Establishment vehicles. Closed 19 January 1988.

Investigation
EA86032
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
12 September 1986
Closed
19 January 1988

What NHTSA investigated

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. #===

Recalls that followed

  1. Establishment — Wheels87V1430009 September 1987236 vehicles
  2. Establishment — Service Brakes, Air: Check Valve87V1230005 August 1987188 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
EstablishmentAEROLITE1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.