Compton Truck & Equip. Co | NHTSA Recall #77E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77E001000 by Compton Truck & Equip. Co. Includes 765 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved fifth wheel couplers may contain defective clevis pins which could develop stress cracks in the area of the 1/4 inch diameter hole where the cotter pin is installed. This condition could cause the clevis pin to shear in half.

Corrective Action

Owner will be sent the necessary materials and instructions for installation of new clevis and cotter pins.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77E001000

Manufacturer: Compton Truck & Equip. Co

Report Received Date: 1977-01-10T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 765

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The involved fifth wheel couplers may contain defective clevis pins which could develop stress cracks in the area of the 1/4 inch diameter hole where the cotter pin is installed. This condition could cause the clevis pin to shear in half.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Owner will be sent the necessary materials and instructions for installation of new clevis and cotter pins.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xqf7-8yv5~2cti

NHTSA ID: 77E001000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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