Recall 95V-169: 1990–1993 Cobra Cavalier, 1990–1996 Cobra Corsica and 10 more
COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 30, 1995, covering about 43,330 vehicles.
The problem
The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
The risk
The wiring can be pinched or cut between the frame and axle causing loss of control or total brake failure of the trailer or fifth wheel.
The fix
Cobra industries has gone out of business. The correction was to tighten the slack in the chassis wire harness and secure them to the frame of the trailer with a single eye wire loop.
Notes
System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers built in indiana.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact cobra at 1-219-534-1418. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 95V169000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobra Cavalier | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Cobra Corsica | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Cobra Lumina | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Cobra Salem | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Cobra Sandpiper | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Cobra Scottsdale | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Cobra Sierra | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Cobra Sunrise | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Rockwood Lumina | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Rockwood Prestige | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Rockwood Royale | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Rockwood Wildwood | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 95V-169?
The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
How is recall 95V-169 fixed?
Cobra industries has gone out of business. The correction was to tighten the slack in the chassis wire harness and secure them to the frame of the trailer with a single eye wire loop.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.