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NHTSARecalled Jan 29, 1986 · #86V013000

STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

What you should do

REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.

View the official CPSC notice