Hutchinson · Canada · High
Hutchinson Tank Trailer: Structure
Affects Hutchinson Tank Trailer · 1977–1989 — about 249 vehicles.
The hazard
FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SUBFRAME AND KOMPENSATOR FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING MAY CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED DURING A HIGH SPEED TURN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE REAR TRAILER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: CRACKS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED THROUGH THE TOP PLATE, THE LOWER PLATE AND WHEN SO LOCATED, THE CROSSMEMBERS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational