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Utility Trailers Recall 92V136: Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

NHTSA campaign 92V136, reported September 18, 1992, 320 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V136UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
REWELD AND REINFORCE THE JOINT ON THE PINTLE HOOK.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BOGIE OR SLIDING TANDEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED TRAILER.

Affected vehicles

Utility Trailers1990