Defect Description For Recall
Two Welds ConneCTIng The Pintle Hook Crossmember Assembly To The Trailers Suspension Subframe Have Been Omitted. This Causes Cracks To Form On Crossmember When Towing Another Trailer. Consequence Of Defect: These Fatigue Cracks Will Rapidly Develop In The Pintle Hook Crossmember And Continue To Grow Until The Crossmember Separates From The Trailer’S Suspension Subframe. A Separated Towed Vehicle Would Be Out Of Control Until Its Emergency Braking System Brings It To A Stop. However, An Accident May Occur During The Time It Is Out Of Control.
Make Of Vehicle
THEURER
Model Of Vehicle
THEURER
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V163000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Add Any Missing Welds And Apply Reinforcement Gussets. Repair And/Or Replace Any Cracked Pintle Hook Crossmembers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Theurer Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19850301
End Of Manufacture
19850401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
162
Date Owners Notified
19851203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Theurer Inc.
Date Report Received
19851209