Structure: frame and membersRecall 86V-100 · 1985 Theurer Theurer
THEURER INC. recall 86V-100 covers 16 1985 Theurer Theurer for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OMISSION OF TWO WELDS THAT CONNECT THE PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CAUSES FATIQUE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE CROSSMEMBER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PINTLE HOOK CROSSMEMBER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUBFRAME RESULTING IN A TOWED VEHICLE BEING SEPARATED FROM THE LEAD TRAILER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, LOOSENING OF FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE BOGIE SUBFRAME TO THE BODY COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BOGIE ASSEMBLY FROM THE TRAILER.
The fix
ADD MISSING WELDS, REPAIR/REPLACE BOLTS, AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.
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 June 1, 1985 to June 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.