Vehicle recall 85V100000 · August 6, 1985
1985 Coleman Tara
The defect involves the 115 vac romex wire routed inside the rear body panel and across the spare tire mounting bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The defect involves the 115 vac romex wire routed inside the rear body panel and across the spare tire mounting bracket. This wire may slip and be pinched between the spare tire mounting bolt and the bulkhead. If the insulation is damaged and if the 120 volt AC line (cord) is plugged in, the trailer would be at a 120 volt AC potential (hot). Consequence of defect: if the trailer is at 120 volt AC potential, a person may be shocked, burned or electrocuted.
- Remedy
- Inspecting and modifying wiring in such a fashion as to preclude any potential slippage of wiring into the path of the spare tire mounting bracket assembly.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: camping trailers.system: electrical.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V100000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1985
- Filed by
- COLEMAN CO., INC.
- Owner notification
- August 6, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,168
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coleman Tara (1985): 1985
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