| Make : PEERLESS | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980501 - 19991231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V133000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020604 | Date Received by ODI: 20020509 | Date Added to Database: 20020514 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PEERLESS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: K.N.L. HOLDINGS, LLC | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 870 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE CHANNEL SUPPORTS OF THE KING PIN ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
IF CRACKS FORM AND ARE NOT DETECTED, THEY CAN GROW LARGER AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE CHANNEL SUPPORTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHANNEL STYLE KING PIN ASSEMBLY WITH AN I-BEAM STYLE KING PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PEERLESS AT 1-870-236-7753. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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