Defect Description For Recall
The Reinforcing Plates Were Omitted From The Trailer Pin Box Assembly, Which Is Used To Hold The Fifth Wheel Assembly To The Trailer. Consequence Of Defect: A Fatique Failure Off The Pin Box Allow The Fifth Wheel Assembly To Separate From The Trailer. Therefore, The Trailer Will Fall Off The Towing Truck And Roll Uncontrolled On The Roadway. This May Cause An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
GRUMMAN
Model Of Vehicle
KURBMASTER
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
85V167000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace The Pin Box Assembly If Reinforcement Plates Are Missing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Grumman Allied Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19830301
End Of Manufacture
19830801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
218
Date Owners Notified
19851216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Grumman Corp.
Date Report Received
19851220