ONAN 60 KW 1991: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V120000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ONAN | 60 KW | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-06-27 | 1991-06-24 | 1991-06-28 |
Production Dates: 1990-04-01 - 1991-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: ONAN, INC.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
WHEN DIESEL FUEL TANK IS FILLED, THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT EXCEEDS THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE TIRES AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE AXLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVERLOADED TIRES COULD BLOWOUT CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SWERVE AND EVENTUALLY BREAK ITS HITCH; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND ADJUST AXLE RATING, AS NECESSARY; ALSO, INSTALL STICKER SHOWING CORRECT RATING OF REPLACEMENT TIRES.
SYSTEM: WHEEL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60 KW QUIET SITE TRAILER.
