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Todco Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled June 1, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89E016000 · Todco
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE LEG ALLOWS THE TORQUE TO DROP ANDPOSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.
Remedy
NEW MODIFIED DROP LEG ASSEMBLY WILL BE FURNISHED TO EACH CUSTOMER.
Units
6,919 units
Description
THE TORQUE OF CONVERTER DOLLY IS HELD UP BY A SUPPORT LEG WHICH UNLATCHES AND FOLDS UP BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE A-FRAME WHEN UNIT IS IN OVER THE ROAD USE. THIS LEG MAY FAIL TO SUPPORT THE UNIT WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF COUPLING OR UNCOUPLING JIFFLOX FROM THE TRACTOR/TRAILER.
What to do
NEW MODIFIED DROP LEG ASSEMBLY WILL BE FURNISHED TO EACH CUSTOMER.
Product
Todco JIFFLOX
Manufacturer(s)
TODCO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →