Recall campaign85V073000
Recall 85V073000: LUFKIN IND., INC.
Trailer hitches
- Report received
- Jun 5, 1985
- Manufacturer
- LUFKIN IND., INC.
- Potentially affected
- 13vehicles
- Model years
- —
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
An undersized king pin was used in assembly. Consequence of defect: the trailer could separate from the towing vehicle and crash or cause an accident.
Remedy
Install correct size king pin.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.