FEATHERLITE TRAILER 1994: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V010000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-02-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-01-27 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HPA MONON TRAILER, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 304 | ||
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Summary:
MISSING WELDS IN THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM PLATE OF THE ASSEMBLY OVER A LENGTH OF TIME, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ASSEMBLY WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR FATIGUE CRACKS AND REWELD THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLOSED TOP DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MONON AT 1-800-757-2378. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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