NHTSA Recall 85V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V117000; Date: Sep. 24, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Alfa Travel Trailer; 1981 Alfa Travel Trailer; 1982 Alfa Travel Trailer; 1983 Alfa Travel Trailer; 1984 Alfa Travel Trailer; 1985 Alfa Travel Trailer
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Alfa Leisure,inc.
Affected Units:: 820
Recall Summary:
Pinboxes welded to the hitch of the 5th wheel unit may bend under certain conditions where maximum stress is approached or exceeded, causing the kingpin to break. Consequence of defect: if the kingpin breaks free of the pinbox, the trailer could slide off the hitch and damage the towing truck or may separate completely from the towing vehicle and result in an accident.
How to Fix:
Repair and reinforce pinbox as necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: travel trailers, 5th wheel type. System: trailer hitch, 5th wheel.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1985
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