Western Capital Co. | NHTSA Recall #86V013000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V013000 by Western Capital Co.. Includes 77 affected units, STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Cracks may develop in the welding of the structural support around the fifth wheel king pin. consequence of defect: the fifth wheel king pin could pull out allowing the trailer to break loose. this could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Reweld cracked areas around the king pin structurals and add support bars.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 86V013000
Manufacturer: Western Capital Co.
Report Received Date: 1986-01-29T00:00:00
Subject: Structure:fifth wheel assembly
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 77
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Cracks may develop in the welding of the structural support around the fifth wheel king pin. consequence of defect: the fifth wheel king pin could pull out allowing the trailer to break loose. this could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Reweld cracked areas around the king pin structurals and add support bars.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-by8y-5qwx~wgvp
NHTSA ID: 86V013000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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