Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #81V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V099000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 70 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The safety chain bale portion of the towing attachment may have a defective weld in a critical area. If the trailer hitch should become unlatched or in the event of an accident causing the truck and trailer to become separated, the resulting forces could cause a failure of the safety chain bale. A failure of this part would allow complete separation of the truck and trailer without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Upon separation, the trailer would travel out of control until the emergency braking system could bring it to a stop. A vehicle accident could result. Corrective action: the safety chain bale will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a new one.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V099000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1981-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 70

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The safety chain bale portion of the towing attachment may have a defective weld in a critical area. If the trailer hitch should become unlatched or in the event of an accident causing the truck and trailer to become separated, the resulting forces could cause a failure of the safety chain bale. A failure of this part would allow complete separation of the truck and trailer without prior warning.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Upon separation, the trailer would travel out of control until the emergency braking system could bring it to a stop. A vehicle accident could result. Corrective action: the safety chain bale will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a new one.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cqwr~wdfj-chv7

NHTSA ID: 81V099000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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