OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V193000
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Reported Sep 6, 1978 · SHASTA INDUSTRIES
Summary
THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A JACK LEG STOP. THE UNIT COULD FAIL IF EXTENDED TO ITS FULL UPRIGHT POSITION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER STOP MECHANISM ON THE FIFTH WHEEL JACK LEG.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL JACK MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE UNIT FAIL, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
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