Structure: frame and membersRecall 77V-165 · 1976–1977 Cmi Perimeter Crown
CMI CORPORATION recall 77V-165 covers 55 1976–1977 Cmi Perimeter Crown for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DUE TO WELD FAILURES, A STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS MAY DEVELOP AT THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REAR MAIN DECK CONNECTION OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THE MAIN DECK CONNECTION TO PRECLUDE FAILURE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONNECTION MAY FAIL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHENFAILURE OCCURS, THE REAR END OF THE TRAILER MAIN DECK WILL SAG. SHOULD FAILUREOCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND SUBSEQUENTPERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.