Investigation PE87046: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 19, 1987

Closed

Sep 25, 1987

Model years

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Subject

Overload & overheat

Component: Suspension

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:executive apparently has notconducted any testing to establish compliance with the applicable fmvssand related regulations when it increased the gvwr of the p-30 chassisby 5,000 pounds.also, executive apparently wishes to adjust some of theprestige edition gvwr another 1,000 pounds by providing owners with a newcertification label.analysis:the prestige edition motorhome requires review by ovsc forcompliance with applicable fmvss and related federal regulations beforea defect investigation pertaining to overloading continues.proposed action:close the pe with an action memorandum to ovsc to establish the prestige edition compliance.#===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.