| Make : NATEC | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19860101 - 19860501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V202001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19901215 | Date Added to Database: 19901226 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATEC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATEC | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 50 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PINS LOCKING THE TRAILER TAILGATE CLOSED MAY BREAK OR SHEAR. |
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Consequence:
THE TAILGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, ALLOWING TRAILERCONTENTS TO SPILL ONTO ROADWAY CREATING A HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TAILGATE LATCHPINS TO PREVENT SHEARING BT INSTALLING A TUBE OVER THE PINS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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