CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE MAIN FRAME AT THE LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING
— Recall Campaign #86V107000
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE MAIN FRAME AT THE LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: MAIN FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE COULD CRASH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 149 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86V107000
| Manufacturer: | Alloy Custom Products LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 05, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86V107000 |
| Units affected: | 149 |
- Description:
- CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE MAIN FRAME AT THE LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: MAIN FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE COULD CRASH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- MODIFY MAIN FRAME AT LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR INSTALL REINFORCEMENT TO PREVENT CRACKING.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE/MAIN FRAME. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED TRUCK TRAILERS.