Vehicle recall 85V071000 · May 29, 1985
1985 DRI Trailer
One or more of the hex head bolts used in a number of places, as well as to secure the tongue to the frame, may not be of the grade 5 strength required.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- One or more of the hex head bolts used in a number of places, as well as to secure the tongue to the frame, may not be of the grade 5 strength required. Consequence of defect: trailer tongue could separate from the trailer frame and result in serious property damage or injury.
- Remedy
- Replace bolts with those of the proper strength.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: 4' x 8' sixwheel utility trailers.system: tongue, trailer hitch.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 1985
- Filed by
- DRI INC.
- Owner notification
- May 28, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 970
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- DRI Trailer (1985): 1985
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