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1990 Utility Trailers recall: fifth wheel assembly

Utility Trailer Mfg. Co. reported this safety recall on September 18, 1992. It covers about 320 vehicles.

vehicles affected
320
reported
Sep 18, 1992
owners notified
Sep 10, 1992

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
An inadequate weld size at the intersection of a 3/8 inch vertical angle and a 1/4 inch diagonal angle near the bottom on the pintle hook plate assembly could fail.
Risk
Weld failure could result in separation of the rearpotion of the pintle plate from the lead trailer, which could cause the towedtrailer to crash without warning.
Remedy
Reweld and reinforce the joint on the pintle hook.

Recall number 92V136000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 92V136000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Utility Trailers fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 92V136000, reported on September 18, 1992, covers about 320 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V136000?

Reweld and reinforce the joint on the pintle hook.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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