OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04V026000
Trailer Hitches
Reported Jan 15, 2004 · COTTRELL, INC.
Summary
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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