Equipment recall 81E009000 · July 21, 1981

Southwest Southwest

Trailer tongue dollies are designed to act as a connecting device between the rear of a towing trailer and the front of the trailer being towed.

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

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Trailer tongue dollies are designed to act as a connecting device between the rear of a towing trailer and the front of the trailer being towed. Over a period of time, the spring box of the dolly may cause a non-alignment of the rear trailer.
Remedy: Upon inspection, any cracked welds will be rewelded and reinforcements will be added to the front channel and spring box. This will be done without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle category: semi-trailer dollies sold to united parcel service.system: equipment; tongue dolly spring box.consequences of defect: prior to misalignment, the driver may experience apulling sensation at the end of the load. Ignoring this warning will cause therear trailer to become misaligned with the rest of the vehicle. This createsthe risk of collision with other vehicles or objects on either side of thetrailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the driver and otherpersons on the road.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81E009000
Reported to NHTSA: July 21, 1981
Filed by: SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO.
Owner notification: July 17, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 310
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 81E009000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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