OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88E018000

Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly

Reported Jul 5, 1988 · RBW INDUSTRIES, INC.

Summary

POSSIBLE OMISSION OF KINGPIN BRACES AND FINAL WELDING.

Consequence

WITH THE ABOVE DEFECT THE 5TH WHEEL KINGPIN ASSEMBLYCOULD COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TOW VEHICLE AS WELL ASTHE 5TH WHEEL.

Remedy

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: KINGPIN/TRAILER 5TH WHEEL.VEHICLE CATEGORY: 5TH WHEEL TRAILER.

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