Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 92V-136 · 1990 Utility Trailers
UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. recall 92V-136 covers 320 1990 Utility Trailers for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INADEQUATE WELD SIZE AT THE INTERSECTION OF A 3/8 INCH VERTICAL ANGLE AND A 1/4 INCH DIAGONAL ANGLE NEAR THE BOTTOM ON THE PINTLE HOOK PLATE ASSEMBLY COULD FAIL.
The risk
WELD FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE REARPOTION OF THE PINTLE PLATE FROM THE LEAD TRAILER, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TOWEDTRAILER TO CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
REWELD AND REINFORCE THE JOINT ON THE PINTLE HOOK.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BOGIE OR SLIDING TANDEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLATBED TRAILER.
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 January 1, 1990 to September 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.