Recalls: 1994 - COBRA - SANDPIPER

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V200000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
  Recall Date: 10/28/1994

  Summary:
  THE ANGLE OF THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP IS NOT WITHIN THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS FOR FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS HAVE DIMINISHED VISIBILITY AND DO NOT GIVE SUFFICIENT WARNING SIGNALS TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BEZEL WHICH WILL BRING THE ANGLE OF THE LAMP WITHIN FMVSS SPECIFICATIONS.

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V169000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  Recall Date: 09/01/1995

  Summary:
  THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  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.
  
  Remedy:
  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.