NHTSA Recall 78V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V075000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Trailmobile Trailmobile
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Pullman, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 265
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and rework the king pin mounting structure to ensure welding is secure, without charge to owner.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1978
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