| Make : ROCKWOOD | Model : PRESTIGE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19870501 - 19950801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V169000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19950830 | Date Added to Database: 19950901 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ROCKWOOD INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 43330 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE. |
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Consequence:
THE WIRING CAN BE PINCHED OR CUT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER OR FIFTH WHEEL. |
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Remedy:
COBRA INDUSTRIES HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO TIGHTEN THE SLACK IN THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE THEM TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WITH A SINGLE EYE WIRE LOOP. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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