NHTSA Recall 78V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V084000; Date: Apr. 19, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Trailmobile 0131a-15a1
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Pullman, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 150
Recall Summary:
Certain welds attaching the landing gear transverse supporting bracketry to the main landing gear attaching bracket may have been applied with poor welding techniques. Because of this misapplication of welding, this bracketry can become disengaged from the main landing gear attaching bracket.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary reweld the attaching bracket to preclude any poor welds.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: semi-trailers. System: structure; landing gear attaching bracket. Consequences of defect: during loading or unloading by use of forklifts, forcescould be exerted which could allow the trailer to fall over on its side. Thiscould occur without prior warning and personal injury could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 1978
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