NHTSA Recall 85V167000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V167000; Date: Dec. 20, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Grumman Kurbmaster
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Grumman Allied Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 218
Recall Summary:
The reinforcing plates were omitted from the trailer pin box assembly, which is used to hold the fifth wheel assembly to the trailer. Consequence of defect: a fatique failure off the pin box allow the fifth wheel assembly to separate from the trailer. Therefore, the trailer will fall off the towing truck and roll uncontrolled on the roadway. This may cause an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace the pin box assembly if reinforcement plates are missing.
Recall Notes:
System:reinforcement plates, fifth wheel. Vehicle description:fifth wheel trailers designed to be pulled behind a fordf series pickup truck.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 1985
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