Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 85V-167 · 1983 Grumman Kurbmaster
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 85V-167 covers 218 1983 Grumman Kurbmaster for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REINFORCING PLATES WERE OMITTED FROM THE TRAILER PIN BOX ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS USED TO HOLD THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FATIQUE FAILURE OFF THE PIN BOX ALLOW THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER. THEREFORE, THE TRAILER WILL FALL OFF THE TOWING TRUCK AND ROLL UNCONTROLLED ON THE ROADWAY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE PIN BOX ASSEMBLY IF REINFORCEMENT PLATES ARE MISSING.
SYSTEM:REINFORCEMENT PLATES, FIFTH WHEEL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS DESIGNED TO BE PULLED BEHIND A FORDF SERIES PICKUP TRUCK.
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, 1983 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.