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Cottrell, Fontaine Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled September 27, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E033000 · Cottrell
Hazard
SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET AND THE PLATE CAN CAUSE ANYTOWED VEHICLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING TRUCK OR TRACTOR AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE.
Units
20 units
Description
THERE IS A MARGINAL WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE BRACKET WELDMENT AND THE PLATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET AND PLATE TO SEPARATE.
What to do
REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE.
Product
Cottrell FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY · Cottrell TRUCKS
Manufacturer(s)
Cottrell, Inc. · FTEC, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →