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RBW Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled July 5, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88E018000 · RBW
Hazard
WITH THE ABOVE DEFECT THE 5TH WHEEL KINGPIN ASSEMBLYCOULD COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TOW VEHICLE AS WELL ASTHE 5TH WHEEL.
Remedy
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
Units
64 units
Description
POSSIBLE OMISSION OF KINGPIN BRACES AND FINAL WELDING.
What to do
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
Product
RBW RBW
Manufacturer(s)
RBW INDUSTRIES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →