Recall 78E022000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 78E022000 · announced June 16, 1978 · Neonex · 115 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED SLIDE-IN CAMPER CONTAINS A WEIGHT RATING LABEL THAT STATES A RATING 700 LBS. LESS THAN THE ACTUAL WEIGHT LISTED ON THE LABEL AT THE REAR OF THE CAMPER. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "TRUCK CAMPER LOADING".

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT WEIGHT RATING LABEL.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SLIDE-IN CAMPER, MODEL 856, CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RELIANCE ON INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO CAMPEROVERLOADING, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.