Recall 02V133000: PEERLESS

Report received

May 9, 2002

Manufacturer

PEERLESS

Potentially affected

870vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trailers, cracks can develop in the channel supports of the king pin assembly.

Possible consequence

If cracks form and are not detected, they can grow larger and eventually lead to fracture of the channel supports, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the channel style king pin assembly with an I-beam style king pin assembly. Owner notification began june 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peerless at 1-870-236-7753.