THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE
— Recall Campaign #93E033000
THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET AND PLATE TO SEPARATE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 20 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93E033000
| Manufacturer: | FTEC, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 27, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93E033000 |
| Units affected: | 20 |
- Description:
- THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET AND PLATE TO SEPARATE.
- Consequeces:
- SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET AND THE PLATE CAN CAUSE ANYTOWED VEHICLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING TRUCK OR TRACTOR AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES; FONTAINE PART NUMBERSSL-CBK-6125-COT-D5-3(COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) AND BKT-CD-6125-COT-D5-3(BRACKET ONLY).