Trailmobile Trailmobile 1962

Model Trailmobile made in 1962 by Trailmobile got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, trailer hitches.

Model 1962

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
71V189000TRAILMOBILE INC.from 01/01/1960 to 07/01/1962V (Vehicle)1838509/29/1971ODITRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED10/20/197110/12/1979
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NotesJan 1, 1960 july 31 1962.possibility that induction hardenin g process ineffect at north american rockwell's axle plant ma y have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulde r area.stresses may become physical underextended field ser vice.continued use of axle after after cracking occurs,maycause axle spindle to (correct by inspecting and replacing whe renecessary).necessary.%ly.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
71V220000TRAILMOBILE INC.from 09/01/1955 to 06/01/1971V (Vehicle)9011/24/1971MFRTRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED12/01/197110/12/1979
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NotesTrailmobile campaign no.trailer.sept.1, 1955 thru june 1 5, 1971.possibility that design of p automatic fifth wheeldoes not provide positivemeans for locking handle when kingpin locking jaws are activated.ifcondition exists, there isno assurance that locking jaws stay in lockedposition time t he trailer is coupled and in over-the-road operation.under extreme conditions it is possible for trailer to for trailer tobecomeaccidentally disengaged from tractor.(correct by ins pecting and providinglocking mechanism where necessary.)