Recall 82E017000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly

NHTSA recall 82E017000 · announced September 20, 1982 · Holland Hitch · 350,880 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A FATIGUE CRACK STARTING AT THE PLUNGER WINDOW OF THE OUTBOARD SUPPORT LEG OF THE BRACKET SUB ASSEMBLIES.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REWELD THE BRACKET AND ADD A SUPPORT, OR REPLACE THE BRACKET AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A HOLLAND HITCH FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, MODEL NO. 2500-36 THRU 2536-CLF-36.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE SEPARATION OFTHE TRACTOR AND TRAILER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.