Key Takeaway

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM by THEURER INC. was recalled on January 10, 1986. What to do: ADD ANY MISSING WELDS AND APPLY REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS. REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ANY CRACKED PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBERS.

NHTSA Ongoing

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

Recalled: January 10, 1986 ~162 units affected 85V163

Description

TWO WELDS CONNECTING THE PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILERS SUSPENSION SUBFRAME HAVE BEEN OMITTED. THIS CAUSES CRACKS TO FORM ON CROSSMEMBER WHEN TOWING ANOTHER TRAILER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE FATIGUE CRACKS WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP IN THE PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBER AND CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE CROSSMEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE TRAILER'S SUSPENSION SUBFRAME. A SEPARATED TOWED VEHICLE WOULD BE OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL ITS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM BRINGS IT TO A STOP. HOWEVER, AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR DURING THE TIME IT IS OUT OF CONTROL.

Remedy

ADD ANY MISSING WELDS AND APPLY REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS. REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ANY CRACKED PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBERS.

Products Affected

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Company Information

THEURER INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recall still active?

Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.

How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: ADD ANY MISSING WELDS AND APPLY REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS. REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ANY CRACKED PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBERS.

Where can I find the original recall notice?

This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.

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