| Make : ALFA | Model : TRAVEL TRAILER | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19800101 - 19850701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V117000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850924 | Date Received by ODI: 19850924 | Date Added to Database: 19850930 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALFA LEISURE,INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 820 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
PINBOXES WELDED TO THE HITCH OF THE 5TH WHEEL UNIT MAY BEND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE MAXIMUM STRESS IS APPROACHED OR EXCEEDED, CAUSING THE KINGPIN TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS FREE OF THE PINBOX, THE TRAILER COULD SLIDE OFF THE HITCH AND DAMAGE THE TOWING TRUCK OR MAY SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPAIR AND REINFORCE PINBOX AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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