Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V071000

Structure: frame and members

DRI INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-05-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V071000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
DRI INC.
Vehicles affected
970
Reported to NHTSA
1985-05-29
Owners notified
1985-05-28

Defect description

ONE OR MORE OF THE HEX HEAD BOLTS USED IN A NUMBER OF PLACES, AS WELL AS TO SECURE THE TONGUE TO THE FRAME, MAY NOT BE OF THE GRADE 5 STRENGTH REQUIRED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRAILER TONGUE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER FRAME AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BOLTS WITH THOSE OF THE PROPER STRENGTH.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4' X 8' SIXWHEEL UTILITY TRAILERS.SYSTEM: TONGUE, TRAILER HITCH.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
DRI Trailer1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.