Southwest Truck Body Co. | NHTSA Recall #81E009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81E009000 by Southwest Truck Body Co.. Includes 310 affected units, STRUCTURE:TONGUE DOLLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Trailer tongue dollies are designed to act as a connecting device between the rear of a towing trailer and the front of the trailer being towed. Over a period of time, the spring box of the dolly may cause a non-alignment of the rear trailer.

Corrective Action

Upon inspection, any cracked welds will be rewelded and reinforcements will be added to the front channel and spring box. This will be done without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81E009000

Manufacturer: Southwest Truck Body Co.

Report Received Date: 1981-07-21T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:tongue dolly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 310

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Trailer tongue dollies are designed to act as a connecting device between the rear of a towing trailer and the front of the trailer being towed. Over a period of time, the spring box of the dolly may cause a non-alignment of the rear trailer.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Upon inspection, any cracked welds will be rewelded and reinforcements will be added to the front channel and spring box. This will be done without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j6zi~t5s9_3v9a

NHTSA ID: 81E009000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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