Defect Description For Recall
The Omission Of Two Welds That Connect The Pintle Hook Crossmember Assembly To The Trailer Suspension Subframe Causes Fatique Cracks To Develop In The Crossmember. Consequence Of Defect: Pintle Hook Crossmember Could Separate From The Suspension Subframe Resulting In A Towed Vehicle Being Separated From The Lead Trailer Without Prior Warning. Also, Loosening Of Fasteners That Connect The Bogie Subframe To The Body Could Result In Separation Of The Bogie Assembly From The Trailer.
Make Of Vehicle
THEURER
Model Of Vehicle
THEURER
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V100000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Add Missing Welds, Repair/Replace Bolts, And Install Reinforcement Gussets, As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Theurer Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19850601
End Of Manufacture
19850601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16
Date Owners Notified
19860722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Theurer Inc.
Date Report Received
19860728