OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93E033000

Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly

Reported Sep 27, 1993 · FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL CO.

Summary

THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET AND PLATE TO SEPARATE.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET AND THE PLATE CAN CAUSE ANYTOWED VEHICLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING TRUCK OR TRACTOR AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES; FONTAINE PART NUMBERSSL-CBK-6125-COT-D5-3(COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) AND BKT-CD-6125-COT-D5-3(BRACKET ONLY).

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