Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RED RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
98V099000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Mounting Plate Can Result In The Rear Trailer DisconneCTIng From The Lead Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Red River Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19911001
End Of Manufacture
19980430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
121
Date Owners Notified
19980601
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Red River Manufacturing
Date Report Received
19980512