Vehicle recall 81V108000 · September 15, 1981
Coleman Sun Valley, Colonial and 2 more models
The hex nuts fastened to the spring u-bolts may not have been adequately tightened at the time of vehicle manufacture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hex nuts fastened to the spring u-bolts may not have been adequately tightened at the time of vehicle manufacture. This could lead to a failure or breakage of the spring which would allow the axle to slip from the proper position.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, belleville lock washers and lock nuts will be installed and tightened to the correct specifications, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: camping trailers.system: suspension; hex nuts.consequences of defect: shifting of the axle during vehicle operation couldresult in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: dealer advises the owner to have the problem corrected prior to continuedvehicle operation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1981
- Filed by
- COLEMAN CO., INC.
- Owner notification
- September 25, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,353
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coleman Colonial (1982): 1982
- Coleman Redwood (1982): 1982
- Coleman Redwood 7 (1982): 1982
- Coleman Sun Valley (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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