NHTSA Recall 78V084000
Filed by Trailmobile Canada Limited. Component: Structure. Reported 1978-04-19. An estimated 150 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN WELDS ATTACHING THE LANDING GEAR TRANSVERSE SUPPORTING BRACKETRY TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. BECAUSE OF THIS MISAPPLICATION OF WELDING, THIS BRACKETRY CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BRACKET.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY REWELD THE ATTACHING BRACKET TO PRECLUDE ANY POOR WELDS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DURING LOADING OR UNLOADING BY USE OF FORKLIFTS, FORCESCOULD BE EXERTED WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO FALL OVER ON ITS SIDE. THISCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.