1994 Karavan T3500 and Karavan T4000 recall: leaf spring assembly
Karavan Trailers reported this safety recall on September 25, 1996. It covers about 282 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 282
- reported
- Sep 25, 1996
- owners notified
- Apr 26, 1996
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
- What is wrong
- The alignment bolt was not torqued to specification.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers are replacing the spring sets on these trailers.
Recall number 96V188000
Affected vehicles
- Karavan T3500 1994 1994
- Karavan T4000 1994 1994
Questions about recall 96V188000
Is there a recall on the 1994 Karavan T3500 and Karavan T4000 leaf spring assembly?
Yes. Recall 96V188000, reported on September 25, 1996, covers about 282 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V188000?
Dealers are replacing the spring sets on these trailers.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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