Defect Description For Recall
The Alignment Bolt Was Not Torqued To Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
KARAVAN
Model Of Vehicle
T4000
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V188000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Undertorquing Can Allow The Alignment Bolt To Loosen And Fall Out Of The Assembly. Once The Bolt Is Gone, The Spring Leaf Can Shift And Eventually Fall Away From The Axle Allow The Bed Of The Trailer To Fall Against The Tire Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Are Replacing The Spring Sets On These Trailers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Karavan Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
19940201
End Of Manufacture
19940228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
282
Date Owners Notified
19960426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Karavan Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960925