1981 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 |
1981 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 |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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