OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89E016000
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Reported Jun 1, 1989 · TODCO
Summary
THE TORQUE OF CONVERTER DOLLY IS HELD UP BY A SUPPORT LEG WHICH UNLATCHES AND FOLDS UP BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE A-FRAME WHEN UNIT IS IN OVER THE ROAD USE. THIS LEG MAY FAIL TO SUPPORT THE UNIT WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF COUPLING OR UNCOUPLING JIFFLOX FROM THE TRACTOR/TRAILER.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE LEG ALLOWS THE TORQUE TO DROP ANDPOSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
Remedy
NEW MODIFIED DROP LEG ASSEMBLY WILL BE FURNISHED TO EACH CUSTOMER.
Notes
SYSTEM:CONVERTER DOLLY.VEHICLE CATAGORY:TRACTOR/TRAILER.
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