Investigation PE89121: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 10, 1989

Closed

Sep 5, 1989

Model years

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Subject

Trailer separation

Component: Body and structure

Summary

Summary:a construction company alleges catastrophic failure of the jhooks on their 1987 witzer trailer resulted in a serious accident.===

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.