NHTSA Recall 79V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V217000; Date: Sep. 21, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Trailmobile Trailmobile
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Pullman, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,088
Recall Summary:
The bottom plates, which are located at the bottom part of the trailer axle, may fracture during severe operation of the involved semi-trailers. Fracture of one or more of these bottom plates on a single axle could allow the trailer"s axle to move in an either vertical or horizontal direction opposite to the direction of the tractor trailer combination. This condition would not allow for proper directional control of the tractor-trailer combination.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace all bottom plates on the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: semi-trailers. System: power train; axle assembly, bottom plates. Consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could resultwithout prior warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1979
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