Vehicle recall 85V163000 · December 9, 1985
1985 Theurer Theurer
Two welds connecting the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailers suspension subframe have been omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Two welds connecting the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailers suspension subframe have been omitted. This causes cracks to form on crossmember when towing another trailer. Consequence of defect: these fatigue cracks will rapidly develop in the pintle hook crossmember and continue to grow until the crossmember separates from the trailer's suspension subframe. A separated towed vehicle would be out of control until its emergency braking system brings it to a stop. However, an accident may occur during the time it is out of control.
- Remedy
- Add any missing welds and apply reinforcement gussets. Repair and/or replace any cracked pintle hook crossmembers.
- Notes
- System:suspension/crossmember assembly. Vehicle description:28 foot long, single axle van trailers equipped to towanother trailer.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V163000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 1985
- Filed by
- THEURER INC.
- Owner notification
- December 3, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Theurer Theurer (1985): 1985
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