Accurate 1981–1984 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled January 29, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V013000 · Accurate
Remedy
REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.
Units
77 units
Description
CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDING OF THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AROUND THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN COULD PULL OUT ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.
Product
Accurate ACCURATE
Manufacturer(s)
WESTERN CAPITAL CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →