Lufkin 1985 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled June 5, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V073000 · Lufkin
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT SIZE KING PIN.
Units
13 units
Description
AN UNDERSIZED KING PIN WAS USED IN ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE TRAILER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND CRASH OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL CORRECT SIZE KING PIN.
Product
Lufkin LUFKIN
Manufacturer(s)
Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →