1992 STRICK BRIDGEMASTER Recall

Campaign:

93V101000 on 06/21/1993

Component:

Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly

Manufactured:

11/30/1999 - 04/30/1993

Affected:

461

Defect:

The attachment mechanism connecting the rear wheel assembly to the frame may fail.

Consequence:

Should a failure occur, the rear wheel assembly wouldseparate from the frame, which could result in loss of vehicle control andan accident.

Correction:

Reinforce the attachment mechanism with more bolts and weld these bolts in place, replace any mechanisms that demonstrate premature fatigue and add support straps to the attachment mechanism.

Notes:

System: structure.vehicle description: truck trailer chassis using a birdgemaster rear wheelassembly.note: all purchasers of this equipment are being notified by strick corporationand are being advised to use a visual inspection procedure on the equipmentimmediately and on an ongoing basis. the inspection procedure involvesinspecting the tightness of the bolts and the integrity of certain welds. allequipment which fails to meet the inspection criteria is to be immediatelygrounded until authorized personnel can perform necessary repairs.

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