Red River Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #98V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V099000 by Red River Manufacturing. Includes 121 affected units, RED RIVER/TRAILER PINTLE HOOK, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V099000

Manufacturer: Red River Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 1998-05-12T00:00:00

Subject: Red river/trailer pintle hook

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the mounting plate can result in the rear trailer disconnecting from the lead trailer, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5z2t-fmuj.uhjn

NHTSA ID: 98V099000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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