Trailmobile Recall 78V075000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly
NHTSA recall 78V075000 · announced April 4, 1978 · filed by Pullman, Incorporated · 265 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN STRUCTURAL WELDS ATTACHING THE KING PIN TO THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED OR APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. THIS COULD ALLOW THE KING PIN TO LOOSEN FROM IT"S SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWORK THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE TO ENSURE WELDING IS SECURE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS, TANDEM AXLE.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; KING PIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THESEMI-TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN OFF ROAD CONDITIONS ORSEVERE BRAKING APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.