Rear suspension overload

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Coachmen vehicles. Closed 27 April 1987.

Investigation
EA87003
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
14 November 1986
Closed
27 April 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:the subject micro-minimotorhomes are built on 1984-1986 model toyota mini truck chassis vehicles.the frame rails are extended 23 inches.coachmen removes the single oemrear wheel and installs a big wheel duals dual wheel assembly using theoriginal lugnuts.coachmen establishes the gross vehicle weight ratingof the vehicles at 6,000 pounds (400 pounds more than toyota) and thevehicles have a curb weight of 4,671-4,740 pounds depending on the model.the vehicles are designed to seat 5 to 7 adults.analysis:the vehicles are manufactured with little or no load capacityfor vehicle occupants and luggage, once the factory installed equipmentis installed and tanks are filled to capacity (except waste tanks).status:a recall request letter was sent 2/5/87. By letter dated 2/24/87COACHMEN industries declined to recall. Defect review panel meeting heldon 4/27/87. Closed this ea and opened investigative case C87-001-013.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
CoachmenMINI MOTORHOME1985–1986

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.