Defect Description For Recall
Cracks May Develop In The Welding Of The Structural Support Around The Fifth Wheel King Pin. Consequence Of Defect: The Fifth Wheel King Pin Could Pull Out Allowing The Trailer To Break Loose. This Could Result In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
Accurate
Model Of Vehicle
Accurate
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
86V013000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Reweld Cracked Areas Around The King Pin Structurals And Add Support Bars.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Capital Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19840101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
77
Date Owners Notified
19860122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Capital Co.
Date Report Received
19860129