NHTSA recall 02V133000
Trailer hitches
Peerless Trailer
Reported May 9, 2002870 vehicles affectedPEERLESSBuilt May 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 1999
The defect
On certain trailers, cracks can develop in the channel supports of the king pin assembly.
The risk
If cracks form and are not detected, they can grow larger and eventually lead to fracture of the channel supports, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the channel style king pin assembly with an i-beam style king pin assembly. owner notification began june 4, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peerless at 1-870-236-7753.