| Make : DAKOTA MFG | Model : DAKOTA MFG | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19820601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V078000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820730 | Date Received by ODI: 19820812 | Date Added to Database: 19820916 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAKOTA MFG. CO., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TIRES OF THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A FLOOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER AND LIMITED TIRE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRES AND THE WOOD DECKING WILL RESULT. WHEN TRAILER IS LOADED THE TIRE WILL RUB AGAINST THE SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER CAUSING TIRE DAMAGE OR FAILURE. SHOULD THE LOAD HAVE A HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY THE TRAILER MAY SWAY, CAUSING THE TIRES TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE WOOD DECKING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE CROSSMEMBER WILL BE REPLACED AND REPOSITIONED TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE TIRES. |
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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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