Travis Aero-Lite (2005) – 06V010000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Frameless, Quarter-Frame And End Dump Trailers, Small Outer Bushings (Left And Right) On The Coupler Plate Have Cracked Which Allows The Pin That Attaches The Draft Arms To The Coupler Plate To Slip Out.

Make Of Vehicle

TRAVIS

Model Of Vehicle

AERO-LITE

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

06V010000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

The Trailer Could Turn Over While DuMPIng Or Even Become Disconnected From The Truck When Driving. Serious Injury Or A Fatality To The Operator, Bystanders Or Other Motorists Could Occur.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Add An Upper And A Lower Reinforcing Plate And Inspect For Cracks Free Of Charge. Travis Is In The Process Of ContActing Customers By Telephone Immediately With Explanation Of The Recall Campaign. A Written Owner Notification Letter Will Follow. The Recall Began On January 3, 2006. Owners May Contact Travis At 800-535-4372.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20040701

End Of Manufacture

20051222

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

639

Date Owners Notified

20060103

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.

Date Report Received

20060117

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard