Alfa Leisure,inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V117000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V117000 by Alfa Leisure,inc.. Includes 820 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pinboxes welded to the hitch of the 5th wheel unit may bend under certain conditions where maximum stress is approached or exceeded, causing the kingpin to break. consequence of defect: if the kingpin breaks free of the pinbox, the trailer could slide off the hitch and damage the towing truck or may separate completely from the towing vehicle and result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Repair and reinforce pinbox as necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V117000

Manufacturer: Alfa Leisure,inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 820

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pinboxes welded to the hitch of the 5th wheel unit may bend under certain conditions where maximum stress is approached or exceeded, causing the kingpin to break. consequence of defect: if the kingpin breaks free of the pinbox, the trailer could slide off the hitch and damage the towing truck or may separate completely from the towing vehicle and result in an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Repair and reinforce pinbox as necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xiyq_qiu2.nwa9

NHTSA ID: 85V117000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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