NHTSA Recall 88V086000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 1988-05-23. An estimated 282 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.
Risk
FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.
Notes
SYSTEM: 5TH WHEEL BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING FONTAINE 5TH WHEELSAND NAVISTAR 4 SPRING OR AIR BAG REAR SUSPENSION.
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