| Make : RED RIVER | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19911001 - 19980430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V099000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980601 | Date Received by ODI: 19980512 | Date Added to Database: 19980514 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RED RIVER MANUFACTURING | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RED RIVER MANUFACTURING | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 121 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUMP TRAILERS WITH A BOLT-ON PINTLE HITCH MOUNTING PLATE. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE HITCH MOUNTING PLATE LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING PLATE CAN RESULT IN THE REAR TRAILER DISCONNECTING FROM THE LEAD TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE REAR CROSS MEMBER AND MOUNT THE PINTLE HITCH DIRECTLY TO THE REAR CROSS MEMBER ELIMINATING THE BOLT-ON PINTLE HITCH MOUNTING PLATE. |
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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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