Vehicle recall 95V010000 · January 27, 1995

1994 Monon Trailer

Missing welds in the upper coupler assembly can lead to fatigue cracks in the bottom plate of the assembly over a length of time, causing failure of the upper coupler assembly.

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

Summary: Missing welds in the upper coupler assembly can lead to fatigue cracks in the bottom plate of the assembly over a length of time, causing failure of the upper coupler assembly.
Consequence: This condition can result in separation of the upper control assembly with the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailers for fatigue cracks and reweld the upper coupler assemblies, if necessary.
Notes: System: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: closed top dry freight van trailers.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact monon at 1-800-757-2378. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V010000
Reported to NHTSA: January 27, 1995
Filed by: MONON CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 24, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 304
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches

Recall 95V010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Monon Trailer (1994): 1994

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