REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS
— Recall Campaign #79V076000
REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 155 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V076000
| Manufacturer: | DORSEY CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 22, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V076000 |
| Units affected: | 155 |
- Description:
- REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; REAR PINTLE HOOK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF A TRAILER MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT AND INJURIESTO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.