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Holland Hitch 1993–1994 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled June 6, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94E017000 · Holland Hitch
Hazard
IF THE CRACK IS NOT DETECTED, IT CAN CAUSE SEPARATIONOF THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TOP PLATE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
Units
4,918 units
Description
A DEFECT IN THE FRONT LOCK PORTION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL CASTING (A STRUCTURAL, LOAD BEARING COMPONENT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY) CAUSES A CRACK IN THE CASTING. THIS CRACK CAN PROPAGATE OVER TIME.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TOP PLATE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
Product
Holland Hitch FLEETMASTER
Manufacturer(s)
HOLLAND HITCH COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →