OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
94E017000
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Reported Jun 6, 1994 · HOLLAND HITCH COMPANY
Summary
A DEFECT IN THE FRONT LOCK PORTION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL CASTING (A STRUCTURAL, LOAD BEARING COMPONENT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY) CAUSES A CRACK IN THE CASTING. THIS CRACK CAN PROPAGATE OVER TIME.
Consequence
IF THE CRACK IS NOT DETECTED, IT CAN CAUSE SEPARATIONOF THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TOP PLATE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HOLLAND HITCH SERVICE CENTER AT 1-616-396-6501. ALSO, CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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