| Make : MYCO | Model : MC1.5 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940601 - 19940701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V045002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950516 | Date Received by ODI: 19950301 | Date Added to Database: 19950504 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MYCO TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MYCO TRAILERS, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 63 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WELDS USED TO HOLD THE MAIN FOLDING HINGE TO THE SIDE FRAME MEMBERS WERE OMITTED OR TEMPORARY TACK WELDS RATHER THAN COMPLETE WELDS WERE USED. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR HINGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE REAR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE WHILE THE TRAILER IS TOWED AND CARRYING A MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NOT FULLY WELDED, IT WILL BE CLEANED, PREPARED, CORRECTLY WELDED, AND REPAINTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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