1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE RECALL - #78V075000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE |
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| Manufacturer |
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1977 - 8/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/1978 |
| # Affected |
265 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWORK THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE TO ENSURE WELDING IS SECURE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS, TANDEM AXLE.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; KING PIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THESEMI-TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN OFF ROAD CONDITIONS ORSEVERE BRAKING APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
1977 TRAILMOBILE TRAILMOBILE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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