AUTOMATIC KT 75 1986: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V172000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC | KT 75 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-12-07 | 1988-11-01 | 1988-11-18 |
Production Dates: 1985-11-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE MATERIAL OF THE TONGUE MOUNT WHERE THREE ONE INCH HOLES ARE LOCATED TO ACCOMMODATE RUBBER GROMMETS.
Consequence
TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION.
Remedy
REALIGN, REINFORCE, AND WELD FRACTURED PART.
Notes
SYSTEM: TONGUE MOUNT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAR TRAILERS.
