CMI PERIMETER CROWN 1977: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V165000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CMI | PERIMETER CROWN | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-28 | 1977-10-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: CMI CORPORATION
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DUE TO WELD FAILURES, A STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS MAY DEVELOP AT THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REAR MAIN DECK CONNECTION OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THE MAIN DECK CONNECTION TO PRECLUDE FAILURE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONNECTION MAY FAIL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHENFAILURE OCCURS, THE REAR END OF THE TRAILER MAIN DECK WILL SAG. SHOULD FAILUREOCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND SUBSEQUENTPERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
