| Make : TRAILMOBILE | Model : TRAILMOBILE | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770701 - 19770801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V075000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780327 | Date Received by ODI: 19780404 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PULLMAN, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 265 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN STRUCTURAL WELDS ATTACHING THE KING PIN TO THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED OR APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. THIS COULD ALLOW THE KING PIN TO LOOSEN FROM IT"S SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWORK THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE TO ENSURE WELDING IS SECURE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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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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