Structure: frame and membersRecall 85V-071 · 1985 Dri Trailer
DRI INC. recall 85V-071 covers 970 1985 Dri Trailer for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ONE OR MORE OF THE HEX HEAD BOLTS USED IN A NUMBER OF PLACES, AS WELL AS TO SECURE THE TONGUE TO THE FRAME, MAY NOT BE OF THE GRADE 5 STRENGTH REQUIRED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRAILER TONGUE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER FRAME AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
The fix
REPLACE BOLTS WITH THOSE OF THE PROPER STRENGTH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4' X 8' SIXWHEEL UTILITY TRAILERS.SYSTEM: TONGUE, TRAILER HITCH.
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 March 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.