Theurer Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V163000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V163000 by Theurer Inc.. Includes 162 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Two welds connecting the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailers suspension subframe have been omitted. this causes cracks to form on crossmember when towing another trailer. consequence of defect: these fatigue cracks will rapidly develop in the pintle hook crossmember and continue to grow until the crossmember separates from the trailer's suspension subframe. a separated towed vehicle would be out of control until its emergency braking system brings it to a stop. however, an accident may occur during the time it is out of control.

Corrective Action

Add any missing welds and apply reinforcement gussets. repair and/or replace any cracked pintle hook crossmembers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V163000

Manufacturer: Theurer Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-12-09T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 162

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Two welds connecting the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailers suspension subframe have been omitted. this causes cracks to form on crossmember when towing another trailer. consequence of defect: these fatigue cracks will rapidly develop in the pintle hook crossmember and continue to grow until the crossmember separates from the trailer's suspension subframe. a separated towed vehicle would be out of control until its emergency braking system brings it to a stop. however, an accident may occur during the time it is out of control.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Add any missing welds and apply reinforcement gussets. repair and/or replace any cracked pintle hook crossmembers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s2wb_y7p6~s8hk

NHTSA ID: 85V163000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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