Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 86V-013 · 1981–1984 Accurate Accurate

WESTERN CAPITAL CO. recall 86V-013 covers 77 1981–1984 Accurate Accurate for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected771 model

ReportedJan 29, 1986Owners notified Jan 22, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDING OF THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AROUND THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN COULD PULL OUT ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.

SYSTEM: KING PIN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 65 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY SOLID WASTE TRANSFER TRAILERS WITHAN 18 INCH KING PIN SETTING.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Accurate Accurate1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Built to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.