Vehicle recall 73V166000 · August 7, 1973

Williamsen Adtc and Sdtc

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

Notes: Williamsen campaign no n/a.sdtc and adtc end dump trailers 1971 thru 1973.POSSIBILITY that the rear bogie subframe assembly may develop cracks.ifcracks in this area go unnoticed and are not reinforced, it is possible for therear tandem suspension as a unit with the two axles, wheels and tires to breakloose and roll backwards from the trailer during a severe application of thetrailer brakes.(correct by inspecting and reinforcing with a 1/4" steelgusset where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V166000
Reported to NHTSA: August 7, 1973
Filed by: WILLIAMSEN BODY&EQUIP.CO.
Owner notification: July 30, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 48
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 73V166000 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.

Williamsen Adtc (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971
Williamsen Sdtc (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971

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