Defect Description For Recall
An Inadequate Weld Size At The InterseCTIon Of A 3/8 Inch Vertical Angle And A 1/4 Inch Diagonal Angle Near The Bottom On The Pintle Hook Plate Assembly Could Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILITY
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILERS
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
92V136000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Weld Failure Could Result In Separation Of The Rearpotion Of The Pintle Plate From The Lead Trailer, Which Could Cause The Towedtrailer To Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Reweld And Reinforce The Joint On The Pintle Hook.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19900101
End Of Manufacture
19900901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
320
Date Owners Notified
19920910
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
19920918