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NHTSARecalled Jan 27, 1995 · #95V010000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

MISSING WELDS IN THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM PLATE OF THE ASSEMBLY OVER A LENGTH OF TIME, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ASSEMBLY WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
HPA MONON TRAILER, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR FATIGUE CRACKS AND REWELD THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice