American Steel Foundries | NHTSA Recall #87E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87E037000 by American Steel Foundries. Includes 5,579 affected units, STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The bracket pin cotter key on the connection between the fifth wheel and the mounting bracket on truck frame was replaced with a hitch pin clip. this clip was found to be of inadequate metal hardness.

Corrective Action

The hitch pin clip will be replaced with an improved clinch pin.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87E037000

Manufacturer: American Steel Foundries

Report Received Date: 1987-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:fifth wheel assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 5,579

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The bracket pin cotter key on the connection between the fifth wheel and the mounting bracket on truck frame was replaced with a hitch pin clip. this clip was found to be of inadequate metal hardness.

Consequence Summary: Inadequate metal hardness could result in hitch pin clipfailure and possible result in separation of the tractor from trailer.

Corrective Action: The hitch pin clip will be replaced with an improved clinch pin.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aawa.wq59~77mg

NHTSA ID: 87E037000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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