THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELDING OF THE SPACER ASSEMBLIES TO WHICH THE FIFTH WHEEL
— Recall Campaign #80V114000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELDING OF THE SPACER ASSEMBLIES TO WHICH THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 844 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80V114000
| Manufacturer: | AM GENERAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 02, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80V114000 |
| Units affected: | 844 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELDING OF THE SPACER ASSEMBLIES TO WHICH THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- SPACER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW OR REWORKED SPACERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS, TRANSPORTER.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW A PARTIAL OR COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TRACTOR. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT; A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER COULD ALSO CAUSE OTHERVEHICLES TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.