| Make : POLARIS | Model : 1631 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950301 - 19951001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V245000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19951218 | Date Received by ODI: 19951220 | Date Added to Database: 19960102 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FEATHERLITE TRAILERS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FEATHERLITE INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1601 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPER WELD PROCEDURES WERE USED TO ATTACH THE TONGUE CHANNEL TO THE TRAILER FRAME. |
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Consequence:
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TRAILER COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS TO REINFORCE THE TONGUE CHANNEL WELD TO THE FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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