Vehicle recall 90V012000 · January 23, 1990

1988-1989 Trailmobile 021A

Welds may be of poor quality, cracked or missing from the pintle hook assembly to the rear frame.

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

Summary: Welds may be of poor quality, cracked or missing from the pintle hook assembly to the rear frame.
Consequence: Trailer could separate from the truck creating the potential for an accident or crash.
Remedy: Reweld, reinforce, or provide welding as necessary to assure proper attachment of the pintle hook assembly to the rear frame.
Notes: System: trailer hitch.vehicle description: semi-trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V012000
Reported to NHTSA: January 23, 1990
Filed by: TRAILMOBILE INC.
Owner notification: January 4, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 70
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches

Recall 90V012000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Trailmobile 021A (1988-1989): 1989, 1988

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