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Vehicle recall 82V078000 · August 12, 1982

1981-1982 Dakota MFG Dakota MFG

The tires of the front axle assembly may come into contact with a floor support crossmember and limited tire clearance between the front tires and the wood decking will result.

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

Summary
The tires of the front axle assembly may come into contact with a floor support crossmember and limited tire clearance between the front tires and the wood decking will result. When trailer is loaded the tire will rub against the support crossmember causing tire damage or failure. Should the load have a high center of gravity the trailer may sway, causing the tires to come into contact with the wood decking.
Remedy
The crossmember will be replaced and repositioned to avoid contact with the tires.
Notes
Vehicle description: trailers.system: suspension; front axle floor crossmember.consequences of defect: tires may lose air suddenly, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: possible indicators of the problem will be a dragging against the towingvehicle and smoke and odor of burning rubber.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
82V078000
Reported to NHTSA
August 12, 1982
Filed by
DAKOTA MFG. CO., INC.
Owner notification
July 30, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected
9
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Structure › Frame and members
Recall 82V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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