THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE REAR BUMPER TO THE FRAME ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF A HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT
— Recall Campaign #92V036000
THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE REAR BUMPER TO THE FRAME ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF A HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT CONDITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 366 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V036000
| Manufacturer: | FTCA, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | March 17, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V036000 |
| Units affected: | 366 |
- Description:
- THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE REAR BUMPER TO THE FRAME ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF A HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT CONDITION.
- Consequeces:
- THE DEFECTIVE BOLT HEADS COULD SHEAR OFF AFTERINSTALLATION AND ALLOW THE BUMPER TO FALL OFF THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A ROADHAZARD AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS WITH NEW BOLTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BUMPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS.