| Make : MONON | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1994 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V010000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950224 | Date Received by ODI: 19950127 | Date Added to Database: 19950201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONON CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HPA MONON TRAILER, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 304 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
MISSING WELDS IN THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM PLATE OF THE ASSEMBLY OVER A LENGTH OF TIME, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ASSEMBLY WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR FATIGUE CRACKS AND REWELD THE UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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