| Make : UTILITY | Model : UTILITY | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19831001 - 19840301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V014000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860117 | Date Received by ODI: 19860103 | Date Added to Database: 19860207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A FORGING DEFECT IS PRESENT IN THE DANA SEMI TRAILER KING PIN WHICH CAUSES IT TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: KING PIN FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT SUBFRAME WHICH INCLUDES THE KING PIN. |
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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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