Recall
Grumman Kurbmaster — 85V167000
NHTSA ID
85V167000
Make
Grumman
Model
Kurbmaster
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1985-12-20
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
218
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REINFORCING PLATES WERE OMITTED FROM THE TRAILER PIN BOX ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS USED TO HOLD THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE TRAILER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FATIQUE FAILURE OFF THE PIN BOX ALLOW THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER. THEREFORE, THE TRAILER WILL FALL OFF THE TOWING TRUCK AND ROLL UNCONTROLLED ON THE ROADWAY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PIN BOX ASSEMBLY IF REINFORCEMENT PLATES ARE MISSING.