OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V172000
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Reported Nov 1, 1988 · AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
Summary
CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.
Consequence
TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.
Remedy
REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.
Notes
SYSTEM: TONGUE MOUNT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAR TRAILERS.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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