StructureRecall 73V-166 · Williamsen vehicles
WILLIAMSEN BODY&EQUIP.CO. recall 73V-166 covers 48 Williamsen vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WILLIAMSEN CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SDTC AND ADTC END DUMP TRAILERS 1971 THRU 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR BOGIE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.IFCRACKS IN THIS AREA GO UNNOTICED AND ARE NOT REINFORCED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THEREAR TANDEM SUSPENSION AS A UNIT WITH THE TWO AXLES, WHEELS AND TIRES TO BREAKLOOSE AND ROLL BACKWARDS FROM THE TRAILER DURING A SEVERE APPLICATION OF THETRAILER BRAKES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REINFORCING WITH A 1/4" STEELGUSSET WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1971 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.