3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Trailmobile campaign no.trailer.sept.1, 1955 thru june 1 5, 1971.possibility that design of p automatic fifth wheeldoes not provide positivemeans for locking handle when kingpin locking jaws are activated.ifcondition exists, there isno assurance that locking jaws stay in lockedposition time t he trailer is coupled and in over-the-road operation.under extreme conditions it is possible for trailer to for trailer tobecomeaccidentally disengaged from tractor.(correct by ins pecting and providinglocking mechanism where necessary.)
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Trailmobile campaign no 001-72.trailer.jan.15, 1971 may15, 1971.possibility that air brake chamber may have diaphra gms constructed ofmaterials that may delaminate and/or ruptur e.if condition exists, air airpressure reservoir may be tot ally exhausted to atmosphere.this may leavetrailer uncontro llable during braking efforts, if defect is present in all wheel chambers.(correct by inspecting and replacing air brake c hambersassembly).
DEFECT #3 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Trailmobile campaign no 004-72.trailer.possibility that landing gearassembly incorporates part not manufactured to specifications.if conditionexists, landing gear jackscrew nut may strip its threads and allow landing gearto collapse.(correct by replacing lower legs with proper type jackscrew.)