Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company | NHTSA Recall #93E033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E033000 by Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company. Includes 20 affected units, STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

There is a marginal weld penetration between the bracket weldment and the plate. This can cause the bracket and plate to separate.

Corrective Action

Replace the mounting bracket and plate.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E033000

Manufacturer: Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company

Report Received Date: 1993-09-27T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:fifth wheel assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: There is a marginal weld penetration between the bracket weldment and the plate. This can cause the bracket and plate to separate.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the bracket and the plate can cause anytowed vehicle to separate from the towing truck or tractor and result in avehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Replace the mounting bracket and plate.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ujy8_b6qr-vurv

NHTSA ID: 93E033000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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