Automatic Recall 88V172000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly
NHTSA recall 88V172000 · announced November 1, 1988 · filed by Automatic Equip. Mfg. Co. · 1,219 units affected
The problem
CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.
The risk
TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.
What to do
REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: TONGUE MOUNT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAR TRAILERS.
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.