Utility 1984 Suspension recall
Recalled January 3, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V014000 · Utility
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT SUBFRAME WHICH INCLUDES THE KING PIN.
Units
4,400 units
Description
A FORGING DEFECT IS PRESENT IN THE DANA SEMI TRAILER KING PIN WHICH CAUSES IT TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: KING PIN FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
What to do
REPLACE THE FRONT SUBFRAME WHICH INCLUDES THE KING PIN.
Product
Utility UTILITY
Manufacturer(s)
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →