Investigation PE08028: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 21, 2008

Closed

Aug 29, 2008

Model years

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Subject

Pintle hook pin fractures

Component: Trailer hitches

Summary

To date, investigation activity has consisted of (1) a joint site visit by representatives of odi, paccar, redwood reliance trailer, and premier mfg conducted from may 5 - 8, 2008; (2) field strain gage work conducted by premier mfg; and (3) inspection of returned pins (pins removed from service and replaced through campaign action) conducted by paccar.odi is upgrading this investigation to ea08-019 to allow sufficient time to appropriately analyze and review the data collected.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.