Recall
Strick Bridgemaster — 93V101000
NHTSA ID
93V101000
Make
Strick
Model
Bridgemaster
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1993-06-08
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
461
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM CONNECTING THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY FAIL.
Consequence
SHOULD A FAILURE OCCUR, THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULDSEPARATE FROM THE FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REINFORCE THE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM WITH MORE BOLTS AND WELD THESE BOLTS IN PLACE, REPLACE ANY MECHANISMS THAT DEMONSTRATE PREMATURE FATIGUE AND ADD SUPPORT STRAPS TO THE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM.