Trailer hitchesRecall 90V-012 · 1988–1989 Trailmobile 021a
TRAILMOBILE INC. recall 90V-012 covers 70 1988–1989 Trailmobile 021a for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WELDS MAY BE OF POOR QUALITY, CRACKED OR MISSING FROM THE PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR FRAME.
The risk
TRAILER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT OR CRASH.
The fix
REWELD, REINFORCE, OR PROVIDE WELDING AS NECESSARY TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR FRAME.
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-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 July 1, 1988 to December 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.