Cobra Sierra 1993
Model Sierra made in 1993 by Cobra got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and exterior lighting.
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V169000 | COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1987 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 43330 | ODI | COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/30/1995 | 09/01/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V200000 | COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/01/1992 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 819 | 01/17/1995 | OVSC | COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/1994 | 10/28/1994 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The angle of the rear combination lamp is not within the proper specifications for fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the rear combination lamps have diminished visibility and do not give sufficient warning signals to following motorists. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a bezel which will bring the angle of the lamp within fmvss specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting: lamp socket; brake lights.vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact cobra at 1-219-534-1418. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/21/2000 | |||
| Was driving fifth wheel trailer when left front tire, with 2,000 miles of goodyear marathon started to lose tread. pulled over & changed tire. was driving back & right rear tire, with 3,500 miles, blewout. tread had peeled off that tire. also did damage to the camper. entire tread had came off. spare tire was put on. last time was the left right with 4,000 miles, was throwing chunks/pieces of tire caucus. replaced tire with a friends spare.*ak | |||