StructureRecall 78V-084 · 1977 Trailmobile 0131A-15A1
PULLMAN, INCORPORATED recall 78V-084 covers 150 1977 Trailmobile 0131A-15A1 for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY REWELD THE ATTACHING BRACKET TO PRECLUDE ANY POOR WELDS.
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.
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 July 1, 1977 to August 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.