Vehicle recall 71V220000 · December 1, 1971

1955-1971 Trailmobile Trailmobile

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Trailmobile campaign NO.TRAILER.SEPT.1, 1955 thru June 1 5, 1971.POSSIBILITY that design of "p" automatic fifth wheeldoes not provide positivemeans for locking handle when kingpin locking jaws are activated.ifcondition exists, there isno assurance that locking jaws stay in lockedposition time t he trailer is coupled and in over-the-road operation.under extreme conditions it is possible for trailer to for trailer tobecomeaccidentally disengaged from tractor.(correct by ins pecting and providinglocking mechanism where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V220000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 1971
Filed by: TRAILMOBILE INC.
Owner notification: November 24, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 90
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 71V220000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Trailmobile Trailmobile (1955-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955

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