NHTSARecalled Jan 29, 1986 · #86V013000
STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDING OF THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AROUND THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN COULD PULL OUT ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Product details
- Product
- STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- WESTERN CAPITAL CO.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.