Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #92V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V136000 by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Includes 320 affected units, STRUCTURE:BOGIE OR SLIDING TANDEM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An inadequate weld size at the intersection of a 3/8 inch vertical angle and a 1/4 inch diagonal angle near the bottom on the pintle hook plate assembly could fail.

Corrective Action

Reweld and reinforce the joint on the pintle hook.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V136000

Manufacturer: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

Report Received Date: 1992-09-18T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:bogie or sliding tandem

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 320

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An inadequate weld size at the intersection of a 3/8 inch vertical angle and a 1/4 inch diagonal angle near the bottom on the pintle hook plate assembly could fail.

Consequence Summary: Weld failure could result in separation of the rearpotion of the pintle plate from the lead trailer, which could cause the towedtrailer to crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Reweld and reinforce the joint on the pintle hook.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 92V136000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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