1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #81V099000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE PORTION OF THE TOWING ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CRITICAL AREA. IF THE TRAILER HITCH SHOULD BECOME UNLATCHED OR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE TRUCK AND TRAILER TO BECOME SEPARATED, THE RESULTING FORCES COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE. A FAILURE OF THIS PART WOULD ALLOW COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TRUCK AND TRAILER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 5/1/1981 |
Recalled on |
8/27/1981 |
Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
Owners Notified on |
7/7/1983 |
# Affected |
70 |
Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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Description |
THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE PORTION OF THE TOWING ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CRITICAL AREA. IF THE TRAILER HITCH SHOULD BECOME UNLATCHED OR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE TRUCK AND TRAILER TO BECOME SEPARATED, THE RESULTING FORCES COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE. A FAILURE OF THIS PART WOULD ALLOW COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TRUCK AND TRAILER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
UPON SEPARATION, THE TRAILER WOULD TRAVEL OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM COULD BRING IT TO A STOP. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE SAFETY CHAIN BALE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. |
Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH TOW HITCH.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY CHAIN BALE. |
See also |
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1979 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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