Recall 85V163000: THEURER INC.

Report received

Dec 9, 1985

Manufacturer

THEURER INC.

Potentially affected

162vehicles

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

Two welds connecting the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailers suspension subframe have been omitted. This causes cracks to form on crossmember when towing another trailer. Consequence of defect: these fatigue cracks will rapidly develop in the pintle hook crossmember and continue to grow until the crossmember separates from the trailer's suspension subframe. A separated towed vehicle would be out of control until its emergency braking system brings it to a stop. However, an accident may occur during the time it is out of control.

Remedy

Add any missing welds and apply reinforcement gussets. Repair and/or replace any cracked pintle hook crossmembers.