Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Frameless, Quarter-Frame And End Dump Trailers, Small Outer Bushings (Left And Right) On The Coupler Plate Have Cracked Which Allows The Pin That Attaches The Draft Arms To The Coupler Plate To Slip Out.
Make Of Vehicle
TRAVIS
Model Of Vehicle
CLASSIC
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V010000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Trailer Could Turn Over While DuMPIng Or Even Become Disconnected From The Truck When Driving. Serious Injury Or A Fatality To The Operator, Bystanders Or Other Motorists Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add An Upper And A Lower Reinforcing Plate And Inspect For Cracks Free Of Charge. Travis Is In The Process Of ContActing Customers By Telephone Immediately With Explanation Of The Recall Campaign. A Written Owner Notification Letter Will Follow. The Recall Began On January 3, 2006. Owners May Contact Travis At 800-535-4372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040701
End Of Manufacture
20051222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
639
Date Owners Notified
20060103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060117