Campaign 88V-086

Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners

Defect summary

TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLTS SECURING THE 5TH WHEEL MOUNTING ANGLES TO THE FRAME SIDE RAIL PLACES STRESS ON MOUNTING FASTENERS.

Consequence

FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK.

Remedy

INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS AS REQUIRED.

Notes

SYSTEM: 5TH WHEEL BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLIDING FONTAINE 5TH WHEELSAND NAVISTAR 4 SPRING OR AIR BAG REAR SUSPENSION.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 88V086000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about trailer hitches on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 88V-086
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
International Harvester	9370	1988	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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