COLEMAN CO., INC.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by COLEMAN CO., INC. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 6, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:OTHER PART

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V100000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,168

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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