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NHTSARecalled Apr 4, 1978 · #78V075000

STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN STRUCTURAL WELDS ATTACHING THE KING PIN TO THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED OR APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. THIS COULD ALLOW THE KING PIN TO LOOSEN FROM IT"S SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWORK THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE TO ENSURE WELDING IS SECURE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice