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1977–1989 Hutchinson Tank Trailer Recall

Issued January 30, 1990
Issue
Hazard description
FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SUBFRAME AND KOMPENSATOR FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING MAY CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED DURING A HIGH SPEED TURN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE REAR TRAILER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: CRACKS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED THROUGH THE TOP PLATE, THE LOWER PLATE AND WHEN SO LOCATED, THE CROSSMEMBERS.
Vehicle
HUTCHINSON TANK TRAILER
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