Recall 93E033000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly

NHTSA recall 93E033000 · announced September 27, 1993 · Cottrell · 20 units affected

The problem

THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET AND PLATE TO SEPARATE.

The risk

SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET AND THE PLATE CAN CAUSE ANYTOWED VEHICLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING TRUCK OR TRACTOR AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES; FONTAINE PART NUMBERSSL-CBK-6125-COT-D5-3(COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) AND BKT-CD-6125-COT-D5-3(BRACKET ONLY).

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