| Make : HAULMARK | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050201 - 20050610 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V286000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050615 | Date Received by ODI: 20050620 | Date Added to Database: 20050620 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1003 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 POUNDS AND UNDER, MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BALL COUPLERS (MANUFACTURING DATE OF N0315) WHICH COULD FAIL IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE COUPLER FAIL, THE TRAILER MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD INSPECT THE COUPLER TO SEE IF THE DATE CODE IS N0315. HAULMARK WILL ARRANGE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HAULMARK AT 1-866-393-6053. |
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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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