Defect Investigation Detail
COACHMEN / MINI MOTORHOME / 1986
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA87003 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: COACHMEN |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: MINI MOTORHOME | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION | Manufacturer's Name: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Date Opened: Nov, 14 1986 | Date Closed: Apr, 27 1987 |
| Subject: REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOAD | Summary: 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.=== |