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Vehicle recall 86V100000 · July 28, 1986

1985 Theurer Theurer

The omission of two welds that connect the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailer suspension subframe causes fatique cracks to develop in the crossmember.

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

Summary
The omission of two welds that connect the pintle hook crossmember assembly to the trailer suspension subframe causes fatique cracks to develop in the crossmember. Consequence of defect: pintle hook crossmember could separate from the suspension subframe resulting in a towed vehicle being separated from the lead trailer without prior warning. Also, loosening of fasteners that connect the bogie subframe to the body could result in separation of the bogie assembly from the trailer.
Remedy
Add missing welds, repair/replace bolts, and install reinforcement gussets, as necessary.
Notes
System: structure.vehicle description: trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
86V100000
Reported to NHTSA
July 28, 1986
Filed by
THEURER INC.
Owner notification
July 22, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected
16
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Frame and members
Recall 86V100000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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