Vehicle recall 77V165000 · October 3, 1977

1976-1977 CMI Perimeter Crown

The possibility exists that due to weld failures, a structural weakness may develop at the sub-frame assembly and rear main deck connection of the involved vehicles.

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

Summary: The possibility exists that due to weld failures, a structural weakness may develop at the sub-frame assembly and rear main deck connection of the involved vehicles.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and reweld the main deck connection to preclude failure, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: trailers.system: structure; sub-frame assembly.consequences of defect: this connection may fail without prior warning. Whenfailure occurs, the rear end of the trailer main deck will sag. Should failureoccur on the highway, this condition may cause an accident and subsequentpersonal injury as well as property damage.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V165000
Reported to NHTSA: October 3, 1977
Filed by: CMI CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 28, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 55
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 77V165000 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.

CMI Perimeter Crown (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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