Weld-It Trailer (1997) – 05V545000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Full Trailers (Tankers) Equipped With Tuthill Trailer Suspensions, Models 20/22Ar. The Beam/Axle Pivot ConneCTIon Joint Is Mis-Aligned Causing Excessive Play With The Trailer Allowing The Trailer To Wander.

Make Of Vehicle

WELD-IT

Model Of Vehicle

TRAILER

Year

1997

Recall Campaign Number

05V545000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

A Vehicle Crash Can Occur Should The Trailer Wander Without Notice.

Fix Defect

Weld-It Is Working With Tuthill To Notify The Owners Of The Affected Vehicles And Provide Free Remedy. Owners May Contact Tuthill At 800-753-0025 Or Weld-It At 1-323-262-2000.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Weld-It Company

Start Of Manufacture

19960101

End Of Manufacture

20011231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

89

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Weld-It Company

Date Report Received

20051130

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard