Alfa 1980–1985 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled September 24, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V117000 · Alfa
Remedy
REPAIR AND REINFORCE PINBOX AS NECESSARY.
Units
820 units
Description
PINBOXES WELDED TO THE HITCH OF THE 5TH WHEEL UNIT MAY BEND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE MAXIMUM STRESS IS APPROACHED OR EXCEEDED, CAUSING THE KINGPIN TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS FREE OF THE PINBOX, THE TRAILER COULD SLIDE OFF THE HITCH AND DAMAGE THE TOWING TRUCK OR MAY SEPARATE COMPLETELY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPAIR AND REINFORCE PINBOX AS NECESSARY.
Product
Alfa TRAVEL TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
ALFA LEISURE,INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →