Was driving fifth wheel trailer when left front tire, with 2,000 miles of goodyear marathon started to lose tread. Pulled over & changed tire. Was driving back & right rear tire, with 3,500 miles, blewout. Tread had peeled off that tire. Also did damage to the camper. Entire tread had came off. Spare tire was put on. Last time was the left right with 4,000 miles, was throwing chunks/pieces of tire caucus. Replaced tire with a friends spare.
The worst 1993 Cobra Sierra problems
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- Tires1
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- Tires1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 95V169000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- The angle of the rear combination lamp is not within the proper specifications for fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the rear combination lamps have diminished visibility and do not give sufficient warning signals to following motorists.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a bezel which will bring the angle of the lamp within fmvss specifications.
Recall number 94V200000 · Recall details
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Is the 1993 Cobra Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1993 Cobra Sierra, close to a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Cobra Sierra?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1993 Cobra Sierra have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and exterior lighting.
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